Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment. The engine utilizes hydrogen as a fuel, emitting no CO2 during combustion.
Yanmar Holdings has invested in Oceanos Co., Ltd., the newly formed company resulting from the spin-off of the 'Wheeebo' watercraft project. 'Wheeebo,' developed by Yanmar for marine leisure, aims to create exciting experiences in the marine pleasure sector.
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 has successfully commercialized a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system to achieve decarbonization of the maritime industry. The company plans to propose the installation of this system on various ships, including passenger ships, work ships, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas where hydrogen refueling is relatively accessible.
A groundbreaking research vessel, the e-Work 2390 Survey from Finnish boatbuilder, Kewatec Aluboat, features a drive train comprising of two 670kW Yanmar 6AYEM-GTWS marine diesel engines and a combined 200kW of electric motors. The Geologen was commissioned by the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) to study the seabeds and fjords around Norway.
It has been nearly a year since Kewatec Shipyards of Finland delivered the Serecraft S14 to Svalbard. The 14-meter work and research boat is powered by YANMAR and used for research at the world's northernmost university, the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). YANMAR collaborated with Martec AS, a trusted dealer from Norway and a part of the Kewatec Group, to supply the engines. Martec AS played
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.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a Yanmar Group company, has received orders for over 2,200 units of its proprietary exhaust gas after-treatment system. Yanmar has shipped a cumulative total of over 1,500 units of the Selective Catalytic Reduction System since the first unit was shipped in 2015. The catalytic reactors can be used on Yanmar’s 6EY and 8EY series marine engines to reduce emissions.
May 18, 2022; Osaka, Japan – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT) a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. will start offering its proprietary selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust gas purification system*1 with connected functionality and a dedicated management app from mid-May.
Ships at sea generally do not have a well-developed IT environment, and reducing the time spent on onbo
Promoting Development of Technology to Reduce Methane Slip on LNG-fueled Vessels Toward Further Reducing Environmental Impact
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and Yanmar Power Technologies Co. (YPT), have received Approval in Principle for the Methane Oxidation Catalyst System (Note 1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). The system reduces methane slip by placing a me
Recent years have seen increasing efforts, all over the world, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions towards the realization of a carbon neutral society. Yanmar introduces the development of the maritime hydrogen fuel cell system for ships and its demonstration test.
YANMAR Marine International has announced the market launch of custom solutions to pair with the new SD15 saildrive by ZF, strengthening its comprehensive range of products for the sailing sector. YANMAR Marine International will offer the largest line-up of saildrive solutions on the market to cover an engine range from 10 HP up to 150 HP.
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Yanmar Power Technology have proposed Development of Methane Slip Reduction Technology with Hitachi Zosen as the managing company in the Development of Next Generation Vessels Project publicly solicited by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization under the Green Innovation Fund. The proposal was adopted.
October 20th, 2021, (Osaka, Japan) – Yanmar Power Technology (YPT), a Group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has conducted the world's first 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen refueling of a ship using a demonstration test boat equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system. The test boat cruised on a route around the island of the Osaka-Kansai World Exposition 2025 and famous tourist spots on the city
Yanmar has received an order for dual fuel 6EY22ALDF engines which will be used to power generators on board a LNG-fueled large coal carrier to be operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. The coal carrier will be built by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Three of Japan’s leading marine engine manufacturers, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation have concluded a joint venture contract for combined investment, and today announced the joint establishment of a new company HyEng Corporation.
With a view to contributing to decarbonization in Japan, and promoting development of shipbuilding a
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to commence service of its personal watercraft “Wheeebo” at selected hotels and facilities in Okinawa. "Wheeebo" is an exciting new water activity created around the concept of "Fun for Everyone!" Yanmar developed the Wheeebo as part of its efforts to create exciting new experiences in recreational marine.
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 has delivered engines for an innovative hybrid power solution for the live fish carrier, Ro Vision, the winner of Norway’s Boat of the Year Award.
Yanmar Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to extend its waiver of the service charge for its auxiliary diesel engine management service “SHIPSWEB” to March 31, 2022.