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  • Yanmar Strengthens Links with Watersports Community with 2021 Wakesurf Event Sponsorship

    YANMAR Marine International has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association, confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London in 2021. YANMAR’s continued collaboration with The WWA builds on the company’s strategic plan to promote the potential of watersport as an enjoyable activity and invest in the wider recreational marine industry.

  • Yanmar Conducts Field Demonstration Test for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

    Yanmar has conducted a field demonstration test for the maritime fuel cell system on March 24, in Oita, Japan. Yanmar's maritime fuel cell system incorporates hydrogen fuel cell modules from Toyota’s MIRAI automobile. The system was installed into Yanmar’s EX38A FC pleasure boat for field testing.

  • Yanmar Collaborates with fragment design on Stunning New X47FRGMT

    Yanmar Holdings has entered into a collaboration with design house “fragment design”, headed by renowned designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, to develop a special version of Yanmar’s flagship X47 EXPRESS CRUISER. The vessel, called the X47FRGMT, is now on sale.

  • "Ishin" Tugboat Equipped with Yanmar Dual Fuel Engine for Reduced Environmental Load

    ​Osaka Bay's first LNG tugboat, "Ishin" was completed at Kobe Port on February 27, 2019 and since March 2020, has been working in Osaka Bay and the Seto Inland Sea guiding large vessels in the area. Yanmar supplied two marine dual fuel engines (6EY26DF), as well as the fuel supply system which included the LNG fuel tank, buffer tank, and gas fuel device.

  • Yanmar Launches Global Customer Service Hub: Yanmar Synergy Square

    Yanmar Global CS Co., Ltd. , a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. today commences operations at Yanmar Synergy Square (YSQ). Built as a center for excellence in global customer service, YSQ will serve as the headquarters of YGCS, a Yanmar Group company that was established in April of this year. Yanmar’s Remote Support Center also moves to the site, incorporating enhanced functionality.

  • Yanmar Holdings Approves Changes to Senior Management

    Yanmar Holdings has implemented a business reorganization effective April 1, 2020. Business Unit Companies with their own strengths, together with a Functional Company specializing in autonomous management, will enable dynamic business development for the next 100 years.

  • Yanmar Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Maritime Applications

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. have announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions.

  • Yanmar Develops Autonomous Technologies for Maritime Work

    With maritime robotics technologies progressing rapidly, since 2017 with the Robotic Boat, an unmanned maritime vessel, Yanmar has been working on the deployment of auto-navigation and automatic docking systems. Yanmar’s maritime robotics technology aims to ease labor shortages in the fisheries start and ensure safe working marine environments.

  • Yanmar Establishes New Marine Company in Asia

    ​Yanmar has established a new company: Yanmar Marine International Asia (YMIA) to support growth of the company’s marine business. The company will be responsible for the development and production of boats and marine equipment and plans to expand its activities to the development, production, sales and service of marine engines and propulsion units in the Asia region, including Japan.

  • YANMAR AND SMARTGYRO ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

    YANMAR, a leading provider of marine engines and propulsion systems, and Smartgyro S.r.l., a gyro stabilization technology company, today announced they have entered into a strategic partnership.

  • Yanmar Presents X47 Express Cruiser with America’s Cup

    Yanmar – Official Marine Partner of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada – has revealed the first images of the company’s X47 Express Cruiser, the competition’s Official VIP Cruiser, at Boot Dusseldorf. The media event also featured the first ever appearance at Boot Dusseldorf of the world’s oldest sporting trophy, the America’s Cup – courtesy of its current holders Emirates Team New Zealand.

  • All New Marine Activity “Wheeebo” to Commence Operation


    Osaka, Japan January 7, 2020 – Yanmar commences its all new marine activity Wheeebo, an exciting new way to enjoy marine life. Wheeebo will be available for fun times by the water from the end of April 2020 in the island resort of Guam.
    Wheeebo was developed as an exciting and all new activity in the marine pleasure domain around the concept of “Fun for all”. Users ride the circular board,

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