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Reliable and durable

Marine auxiliary engines

Maximise every minute at sea. Our broad range of powerful auxiliary engines provide serious strength and peace of mind. Flexible, robust and highly fuel efficient, they make life and work on board simple and straightforward.

Power to rely on

Unbeatable uptime

Backed by decades of marine experience, our thoroughly tested and proven auxiliary engine power solutions offer high performance, reliability and unbeatable uptime.
Economical & Durable

Fuel-saving auxiliary engines

These hard-working solutions maximize fuel consumption per kilowatt. Keep total cost of ownership down while gaining serious strength and an excellent power-to-kilo ratio.
Safe

We've got you covered

Rely on fast, qualified repairs and replacements, so nothing gets in the way of your work. With our worldwide dealership network, you’re covered wherever you are. 
Simple

Sleek design

Thanks to a uniquely compact design and easily accessible service points, the installation, service and maintenance of our auxiliary solutions is always fast and straightforward.
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Technology

Powerful technology for tough work. Our auxiliary solutions feature robust engine blocks manufactured from high-strength castings, with components optimized to withstand tough marine conditions. As with all Volvo Penta engines, you access the full power output immediately, regardless of load.
Multiple installations

Even more hands on deck

Make your system more sustainable by installing auxiliary engines as part of a diesel-electric operation. Compact and perfectly matched, these multi-engine combinations allow you to easily optimize engine load in upstream and downstream operations while keeping fuel consumption and engine running hours low. Overall, you benefit from increased uptime, lower cost of ownership, and a greener, more responsible solution.

Round-the-clock support

Our extensive global dealer network means you’re never far from the parts you need and a qualified engineer to safely install them. The platform commonality between all our Volvo Penta engines simplifies parts availability even further, resulting in shorter lead times.
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