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  • Yanmar Power Technology Secures Approval in Principle for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System from DNV

    Yanmar Power Technology has received an Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. Designed as a next-gen marine power source, it features an innovative design for easy installation on various vessels, supports parallel unit connections, and offers flexible hydrogen module configurations to meet diverse power needs.

  • Yanmar Marine International Asia to Launch New Crossover Yacht CX570

    Yanmar Marine International Asia, a Group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of its new concept CX570 crossover yacht. Orders are scheduled to begin in autumn of 2025. The CX570 combines functionality with luxury, making it ideal for fishing while featuring elegant aesthetics for cruising.

  • Yanmar Marine International Wins Two Dame Design Awards for E-Saildrive Series, Setting a New Standard in Emission-Free Sailing Technology

    YANMAR Marine International is delighted to announce that its groundbreaking E-Saildrive SDe series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the Propulsion & Dynamics and Environmental categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in marine propulsion.

  • Yanmar Unveils “YANMAR PRODUCT VISION” for Future Product Platform

    Yanmar Holdings has launched the YANMAR PRODUCT VISION, a next-generation design framework based on "Intrinsic Design," emphasizing core functionality and purpose. YPV will guide future design goals, integrating with Yanmar's expertise to create a unified platform across its products, from agricultural machinery and construction equipment to boats and services.

  • Yanmar Reveals Details of its First Electric Propulsion Product

    Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. The E-Saildrive is available in three models – the SDe7, the SDe10 and the SDe15, delivering up to 15kW of power for sailboats under 40ft.

  • Yanmar Signs First Official Partnership Agreement with Japan Sailing Federation

    Yanmar Holdings has signed an official partnership agreement with the Japan Sailing Federation, a public interest incorporated foundation. This partnership supports JSAF’s comprehensive activities, including major sailing championships for junior and youth generations and marine environmental conservation efforts, to encourage the growth and challenges of the next generation of sailors.

  • Yanmar Makes First Delivery of Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Hybrid Passenger Ship

    Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd, has made its first delivery of its newly commercialized maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, introduced in August 2023. This system was supplied to the passenger ship HANARIA, operated by MOTENA-Sea, a company backed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and other investors.

  • Yanmar to Continue AMERICA’S CUP Sponsorship

    Yanmar has announced its sponsorship of the 37th America’s Cup as Official Marine Partner. The 37th America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona, Spain, between August and October 2024, where teams will contest for the Cup in cutting-edge AC75 foiling racing yachts.

  • Yanmar Renews Partnership as Title Partner for YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup

    TORQUAY, UK (September 4, 2023) - Yanmar has confirmed its ongoing commitment to Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the highly anticipated YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup, a premier event in the International Sailing Season. The International Dragon Class, with its rich heritage dating back to 1928 in Norway, stands as one of competitive yachting's most prestigious and thrilling keel boat competi

  • Yanmar Marine International Reveals New Electrification Technology at Miami Show as Key Focus in Energy Transition Plan

    At the Miami International Boat Show, YANMAR Marine International reveals innovative electric sail drive technology as the company steps up its energy transition plans in response to customer demand and today’s environmental challenges. YMI will demonstrate its commitment to deliver sustainable propulsion solutions for U.S. boaters, showcasing the YANMAR E-sail drive concept.

  • King Willem-Alexander Opens New ELEO Battery Facility

    Helmond, The Netherlands (January 26, 2023) - His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands performed the opening ceremony for ELEO’s new battery facility. In front of more than 250 guests at the Automotive Campus in Helmond, the Netherlands, the King used an electric excavator to unveil the first battery module produced by the plant.
    Since its founding in 2017, ELEO’s focus has been de

  • Yanmar Holdings Opens New Building in Tokyo

    Yanmar has opened its new Tokyo offices, YANMAR TOKYO, opposite Tokyo station. The 14 floors and 3 basement levels house offices, restaurants and gallery space and YANMAR TOKYO will be an important base for growing an understanding of HANASAKA, which means "to make a flower bloom" in Japanese and is the company's values that underlie the spirit and vision of Yanmar’s founder, Magokichi Yamaoka.

  • Yanmar CE NA Announces Expansion Plans, Hundreds of Job Openings in Coming Years

    GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (Jan. 17, 2023) – Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, announces plans for a 32,000-square-foot expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility. The new expansion and a subsequent paint system will increase paint capacity by up to three times with maximum automation and allow a parts manufacturing cap

  • Oyster Selects Yanmar Solution for Larger Yachts in Strengthened Partnership

    Oyster Yachts has announced a strengthened partnership with propulsion specialist YANMAR Marine International with an emphatic endorsement of the YANMAR sail drive solution’s reliability and quality in its benchmark Oyster 495. The YANMAR 4JH110 diesel engine has been selected as standard fit for the Oyster 565 and 595 yachts.

  • New Yanmar Green Challenge 2050 Inspires Demonstration of Future-Proof Engine Capabilities at Workboat Show

    Yanmar is showing its extensive, reliable engine line-up with a new company commitment to advance technology to meet the environmental challenges of the future at this year’s International Workboat Show. The Yanmar marine divisions will showcase a full range of light-duty, high-speed, and larger engines, offering versatility, output and range, for a wide variety of applications.

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