The all new Volvo Penta IPS

Advanced marine solutions – Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform

The ultimate experience at sea

Prepare to redefine your standards. Our advanced marine solution, the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform, is designed to enhance your experience on the water. Dive into an ocean of power and top-grade performance, all seamlessly integrated and at your command.

Built by us, designed around you

Serenity

Our harmonious blend of premium technology, software, services, and support is designed to improve your comfort, both on and off board.

Boundless

Convenience

A fully integrated system

The propulsion package is compact and positioned far aft. Compared to a conventional inboard shaft installation, this creates increased space on board for relaxation, productivity, crew, and cargo. And thanks to the through-hull suspension design and integrated exhaust system, the platform delivers premium onboard comfort by ensuring low noise and vibration levels – up to 50% less than a traditional installation.
Through a groundbreaking and efficiency-driven feature, the system can automatically start and stop individual engines based on the power needed for a variety of situations. This optimizes fuel consumption and engine running hours, leading to extended service and maintenance intervals – and entirely new levels of efficiency.

The forward-facing propulsion also drives efficiency gains. Twin counter-rotating propellers face forward and work in undisturbed water while the propeller thrust is parallel with the hull, so that all power drives the boat forward.
Eco Mode ensures smooth, efficient operations by dynamically adjusting power without disrupting maneuverability, designed exclusively for dual-combustion engine setups. Transitions between engines are seamless, and the system prevents excessive switching, even in rough conditions or with changing vessel weight. Captains can manually override when needed, ensuring full control in critical situations.

With optimized load balancing, reduced fuel consumption, and smart engine management, Eco Mode enhances reliability while minimizing wear and tear, keeping performance at its peak in any scenario.
Building on the success of our IPS, IPS Yacht, and IPS Superyacht, the all-new Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform represents the next step in marine propulsion. This evolution enhances performance and flexibility for a new class of vessels, whether for leisure cruising or advancing commercial operations.
25–55+ m
Vessel size
12–40 kn
Top speed range
2.91
Gear ratio
30%
Expanded range*
40%
Enhanced acceleration*
Up to 50%
Reduced noise & vibration*
*compared to a traditional inboard shaft installation

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Embracing efficiency

The art of intelligent power distribution

The Volvo Penta IPS professional platform features a new EcoMode that automatically starts and stops individual engines based on the power required for each situation. This optimizes fuel consumption and engine running hours while prolonging the operation time between required engine maintenance.

Serving both commercial and leisure needs, the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform stands out with its strong focus on stability, reliability and performance.

Powering innovations in off-shore wind

Partnership with N-O-S

Together with Northern Offshore Services, we’re working towards a more sustainable future in marine operations – leveraging our innovative Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform.
Your comfort, our commitment

A new level of premium support and uptime

Designed, developed, verified, and serviced by one company, the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform provides an enhanced experience throughout the vessel’s lifecycle. With advanced connectivity, you benefit from predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and remote monitoring. Backed by our worldwide service network, with global parts availability and 24/7 customer support.
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The reborn ferry

As the ultimate test platform, we repowered a high-speed, 199-passenger Norwegian ferry by upgrading its 2018 propulsion system to the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform. The transformation significantly improved acceleration and maneuverability while reducing fuel consumption and total cost of ownership.

The reborn ferry

From a standstill, the test vessel reached 30 knots in 28 seconds. Before the repower to the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform, this took more than 60 seconds. Our solution cut the time in half, while providing a quieter and more enjoyable ride.
At full speed, the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform decreased the turning radius by at least 20% compared to the previous installation. The ten-degree angle on the rudder also made it possible to maneuver in narrow places quickly and easily.
The vessel in the palm of your hand. Individual steerable drives, combined with our joystick control, enable a vessel to be maneuvered forward, sideways, backward – even 360 degrees – with exceptional ease and smoothness. Docking with precision and driving at both low and high speeds are done with high accuracy and ease, making it enjoyable for even the most seasoned professional. 
The operating speed is 30 knots when the vessel undertakes longer passages. In our test vessel, we observed reduced fuel consumption across all speed ranges – attributed to the efficiency of the system, the intelligence of our EcoMode feature, and the power of the fully integrated system working seamlessly behind the scenes. This is due to the design, development, and support of one complete system, integrated by one company.

High speed ferry for 199 passengers built in Norway 1997. Aluminium catamaran.

 

Length (LOA): 37 m
Beam: 10 m
Draft: 2 m
Gross tonnage: 400
Net tonnage: 125
Service speed: 31 knots

1000 hrs
Water testing prior to field test
2200 hrs
Endurance accelerated test
9000 hrs
Software simulation

Redefining standards with Northern Offshore Services

Testing on a vessel designed to withstand the harshest conditions, ensuring the Volvo Penta IPS professional platform is ready for the broader market.

Martin Jufors, Vice President Sales, Volvo Penta

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Leadership through partnership

Driving innovation together

Volvo Penta and Northern Offshore Services partner to advance offshore wind energy with I-Class crew transfer vessels. Powered by the IPS Professional Platform, these vessels deliver superior efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability, ensuring reliable long-term performance in offshore operations.
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