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.
Eleo, a Yanmar company, unveils its new range of battery packs, specifically designed for off-highway applications. The technology is tailored to the specific requirements of low-volume, high-diversity off-highway vehicles and equipment. All battery packs are tested to withstand the dust, shock, vibration, and water that off-highway vehicles and equipment must face.
Yanmar Holdings will host the YANMAR STEAK COOK-OFF, a Steak Cookoff Association accredited steak contest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Yanmar Sunset Marina in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This tournament marks the first cash prize competition in Japan, offering the winner the opportunity to participate in the World Championship of the SCA American Steak Contest held in Texas in March 2025.
Hitachi Zosen, MOL, and Yanmar PT achieved a 93.8% reduction in methane slip from LNG-fueled vessels at full engine load. The project, adopted by NEDO, was confirmed by ClassNK through a Statement of Fact, a world-first validation.
Fitjar's vessel, the Mimmi, debuted in Norwegian waters after a swift 11-month build. Named after the owner's daughter, it's tailored for various marine tasks, boasting a 1,340kW Yanmar engine. This hybrid setup includes a 1,000kW output gear and a 1,444kW battery pack for enhanced performance.
At this year’s Miami Boat show, Yanmar Marine International will exhibit its range of common rail engines and propulsion systems for sail and motorboats in a joint display with brand partners VETUS, Smartgyro, Flexofold ApS and Maxwell Marine.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has achieved a significant milestone as the first company in Japan* to receive the Approval in Principle (AiP) for its "Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System" from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), a prominent Japanese maritime association.
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.