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Volvo Penta

Marine propulsion

Powering professionals. Around the world, round-the-clock. Engineered with every detail in mind, our innovative, reliable and more sustainable marine propulsion solutions are the dependable choice for any high-performance and heavy-duty application. We propel your business wherever it needs to go – and beyond.

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Maximize uptime

Thanks to our 150 years of experience, we provide your business with thoroughly tested and proven propulsion solutions that deliver performance and reliability while maximizing your uptime.

Total cost of ownership

Keep total cost of ownership down, thanks to our propulsion solutions’ ease of installation, operation and maintenance. And with our class-leading fuel efficiency you can rest assured that you’ve made a responsible choice when it comes to environmental care.

Tailor-made service

We’re with you all the way throughout the product lifecycle – from the design stage to full time operation. Providing you with propulsion solutions made for the long run, both from a business as well as an environmental perspective.

Product range

Explore Volvo Penta's propulsion systems for commercial operations, designed to keep your operations running, mile after mile.

All marine engines

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At sea

The all-new Volvo Penta IPS experience

Propulsion

Volvo Penta IPS for commercial applications

Propulsion

Inboard shaft

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Aquamatic sterndrive diesel

All marine engines

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Fields of application

We supply power to multiple offshore support vessels: propulsion solutions for crew transfer and wind farm service vessels, SOLAS-approved engines for rescue and MOB boats and gensets aboard supply vessels. Operators of offshore wind farm service vessels opted for our power solutions, ensuring safe crew transport, high operating speed and massive bollard pull.

In every passenger operation, safety, reliability and uptime are key factors. Volvo Penta delivers this through perfectly matched propulsion solutions supported by our highly skilled dealer network, always ready to support your operation. Low noise and vibrations are vital in providing world class passenger comfort and our unique marine torque delivers power for rapid response and precise maneuvering.

Readiness is key for coastguard, patrol and ambulance crews because lives and mission success depend on how they perform their duties. We offer Volvo Penta propulsion solutions that are optimized for these demanding operations – reliable in any type of weather, rough seas or darkness – delivering speed, maneuverability, efficiency and durability to the vessels that safeguard people on our coasts and waterways.

For the demanding tasks of workboats and tugs, durability is a key factor, and our Volvo Penta engines more than live up to the task. Thanks to low fuel consumption, extended service intervals and easy service, our engines deliver a low total cost of ownership. Combined with the possibilities for electronic control and the expert service from the global dealer network, Volvo Penta increases your vessel operation’s overall uptime and efficiency.

When operating in continuous service, reliability and low fuel consumption are essential. Our extensive experience supports our customers in making the best propulsion choice. Our Volvo Penta gensets are a proven concept for diesel-electric propulsion solutions, due to their fuel efficiency, very low exhaust emissions and excellent compatibility with power management systems – delivering optimized performance and excellent operational economy.

We believe it is our shared responsibility to drive more sustainable solutions in the marine sector, and the best way to do this is through collaboration.

— Mik Henriksen, CEO of MHO-Co

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The all new Volvo Penta IPS experience

Powering the future

The groundbreaking new modular system, Volvo Penta IPS professional platform, is a breakthrough in marine engineering – delivering unmatched comfort, performance, and flexibility for commercial vessels.

Volvo Penta IPS professional platform

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Sustainability

Electrifying the marine sector – together

We always strive to create innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges our industry faces. That’s why we’re immensely proud to announce that we’ve signed a partnership deal with electrification experts Danfoss Editron. Our two companies share a visionary mindset to take the marine sector into the future – always looking beyond today to invent tomorrow.

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Accessories

Our Dynamic Positioning System is perfect when you prepare for docking, wait for a bridge to open, or just need a moment without drifting off. Through utilizing GPS data, the DPS maintains your boat’s position. A simple tap of the joystick allows you to reposition your vessel whenever you want to – without leaving DPS mode – creating a stress free and easily controlled experience at sea.

Explore Dynamic Positioning System

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Services

Volvo Penta's repowering is a reliable, cost-efficient solution for upgrading existing engine systems in offshore energy vessels, with minimal impact on the existing engine bed. It includes our latest EVC 2.0 technology for smoother and more intuitive operations.

Repowering Commercial