Commercial marine systems

A behind-the-scenes look at Volvo Penta’s advanced manufacturing facility in Köping, Sweden.

When most people picture their ideal boating lifestyle, they imagine quality time with family and friends while enjoying what matters most — exploring the open water. In reality, however, navigating unpredictable conditions or tackling complex operations like docking can sometimes make the experience feel more pressured than peaceful.

Four of the company’s globally recognized Orc pilot vessels were outfitted with the Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) for performance, maneuverability and streamlined, efficient operations in Australian waters.

As part of Volvo Penta’s strategic approach to decarbonization, the company will showcase its battery energy storage subsystem and renewable fuel-compatible combustion engines at Middle East Energy (MEE) 2025. Volvo Penta aims to engage with stakeholders and industry leaders at Booth H7 D10 in the renewable and clean energy product sector to explore net-zero solutions and collaborative business opportunities.

The new Volvo Penta IPS professional platform is a state-of-the-art innovation for ferry propulsion. Its design enhances efficiency, improves operating performance and future-proof passenger ships for future power needs. With the Eco Mode feature, ferry operators can optimize fuel consumption and engine running hours while maintaining smooth, efficient operations.

Designers of the Australian water police’s latest high-performance vessels chose Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) in head-to-head testing.

The new initiative is designed to equip dealers with the expertise and tools necessary to enhance their service departments and drive business growth.

Tightening emissions regulations and electric needs that outweigh grid capacity in the construction and mining sectors have given way to increased energy storage demand. With an energy-dense and compact design, Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem bring transportable and fast-charging benefits to system integrators and BESS manufacturers looking to deploy their BESS solutions in microgrid scenarios such as quarries, urban restoration sites and more.

At Bauma 2025, Volvo Penta will highlight its battery-electric platform for construction and mining, emphasizing its battery energy storage (BESS) subsystem. Volvo Penta delivers dependable power through its core pillars: proven combustion engines, purpose-built electric drivelines, and integrated battery energy storage subsystems. Supported by connected solutions and a strong service network, its comprehensive portfolio can help customers make the right decisions in their energy transition.

After Volvo Penta introduced the Forward Drive propulsion system in 2015, the transformative technology quickly began making waves in the watersports market, introducing leisure boaters to a more versatile solution and creating a new realm for recreational wake sports.