Yanmar becomes technical partner to IMOCA Class
Yanmar has announced a long-term agreement with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) that will begin in 2026....
Propulsion / drives / engines
Read the latest news and updates from companies involved with manufacturing marine and boat propulsion systems, engines and drives. (Also see specific articles about outboard development)
“Design to order”: Perkins introduces new marine propulsion range at Metstrade
Perkins has introduced its next-generation marine propulsion engines at Metstrade 2025, which concludes today (20 November 2025). The British...
“Good signs in the electric market”: ePropulsion chief Danny Tao on new Spirit 2 outboard
Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has launched Spirit 2, the latest model in the Spirit series of electric outboard engines....
“The next step in our plan”: RAD Propulsion chief Dan Hook reveals RAD 120 electric drive
RAD Propulsion has launched the RAD 120 – a new electric drive system developed in response to the increasing...
Metstrade: New propeller from CJR Propulsion promises up to 13% improved performance
CJR Propulsion has launched a new propeller design, the CJR sailfish, debuting this week at Metstrade 2025. According to...
Molabo names head of global marine sales
Molabo, a German manufacturer of high-performance electric propulsion systems, has appointed Tommi Salonen as head of global marine sales. ...
New Zealand startup claims it has solved one of electric boating’s biggest headaches
New Zealand-based Vessev has launched the VS–Drive, a commercial-grade electric propulsion system designed to keep hydrofoiling vessels efficient and...
Safety alert issued for Mercury Marine outboards
The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety alert for two Mercury Marine outboard...
Mercury partners with Swedish aluminium boatbuilder
Mercury Marine has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Swedish aluminium boatbuilder Anytec, under which Mercury becomes the sole...
Yamaha Motor Europe partners with Spanish boatbuilder
Yamaha Motor Europe reports that it has entered into a partnership with Spanish boatbuilder De Antonio Yachts. The new...
RAD Propulsion expands into US market
RAD Propulsion, a UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems, has expanded into the US with the opening of...
