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Dr. Jörg Stratmann Rolls-Royce Power Systems chair.

Contract of Rolls-Royce Power Systems chair extended to 2027

The supervisory board of Rolls-Royce Power Systems has confirmed the extension of Dr Jörg Stratmann’s contract as chairman of...

June 24th, 2025

Leisure Marine

New 2000 mtu engine from Rolls-Royce with more power for fast ships and yachts: Power output increases from 1,472 kW (2,002 hp) to 1,634 kW (2,222 hp). This takes power density to a new level, with only minor differences in weight and dimensions compared to the previous 12V 2000 M96X model. Neuer 2000-er mtu-Motor von Rolls-Royce mit mehr Leistung für schnelle Schiffe und Yachten : Die Leistung erhöht sich von bisher 1.472 kW (2.002 PS) auf 1.634 kW (2.222 PS). Die Leistungsdichte steigt damit auf ein neues Niveau, mit nur geringfügigen Abweichungen bei Gewicht und Abmessungen gegenüber dem Vorgängermodell 12V 2000 M96X.

Rolls-Royce unveils mtu 2000 engine for fast yachts and commercial craft

Rolls-Royce has announced a new addition to its mtu Series 2000 engine line-up, introducing the 12-cylinder 12V2000 M96Z model....

June 2nd, 2025

Leisure Marine

Christian Paolini, head of Team Italia Marine.

Rolls-Royce appoints Christian Paolini as head of Team Italia Marine

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has appointed Christian Paolini as managing director and sales director of Team Italia Marine, its yacht...

May 28th, 2025

Superyacht

Rolls-Royce and the Italian yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of mtu engines, mtu automation and mtu exhaust aftertreatment systems for a further four years.

Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo extend mtu engine contract

Rolls-Royce and yacht builder Sanlorenzo have signed a framework agreement to continue their collaboration through the supply of mtu...

May 20th, 2025

Leisure Marine

The multi-role patrol boat MPA Guardian of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is the pilot vessel for a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Singapore Institute of Technology to develop an electronic monitoring and fleet management system for autonomous and hybrid vessels. The hybrid vessel, equipped with two mtu 16V2000 engines, will use the mtu NautIQ Foresight automation system to collect data and optimise operations before the technology can be applied to other vessels.

Rolls-Royce and Singapore Institute of Technology to develop autonomous and hybrid ships

Rolls-Royce and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have entered into a collaborative partnership to improve vessels with hybrid and...

March 31st, 2025

Maritime, Commercial & Defence

Test engine at Rolls-Royce power systems

Rolls-Royce Power Systems reports record sales and profit

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has reported record sales, profit and return on sales for the 2024 financial year. Underlying revenue...

March 6th, 2025

Leisure Marine

Lürssen and Rolls-Royce mtu agreement to enhance superyacht refit services

German superyacht shipyard Lürssen and Rolls-Royce Power Systems division have entered a strategic partnership, signing a framework agreement to bolster...

September 24th, 2024

Superyacht

Two people in front of Rolls-Royce mpu and sign that says Azimut

Azimut and Rolls-Royce partner on mtu propulsion

In a move set to harness ‘great potential in the development of the yacht models’, Rolls-Royce and Azimut|Benetti group...

September 16th, 2024

Superyacht

In the market for superfast sportfishing yachts, Rolls-Royce has established a strong position in the US market with its mtu engine series 2000. This year, engines with a total output of around 300,000 hp will be delivered. Auf dem Markt für superschnelle Sportfishing-Yachten hat sich Rolls-Royce mit seiner mtu-Motorenbaureihe 2000 eine starke Position auf dem US-amerikanischen Markt erarbeitet. In diesem Jahr werden Motoren mit einer Gesamtleistung von rund 300.000 PS ausgeliefert.

Rolls-Royce strengthens position in US boating market

Following a record year for its mtu series 2000 engine in America, Rolls-Royce says it has strengthened its position...

October 26th, 2023

Leisure Marine

Rolls-Royce Power Systems and MB92 Group, a world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company, are entering a formal working partnership to provide sustainable propulsion and energy management systems for the global fleet of existing superyachts to reduce the climate footprint of the industry. Rolls-Royce Power Systems und die MB92 Group, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen für die Überholung, Reparatur und Wartung von Superyachten, gehen eine formelle Partnerschaft ein, um nachhaltige Antriebs- und Energiemanagementsysteme für die weltweite Flotte bestehender Superyachten voranzutreiben und zur Verringerung der Klimabilanz der Branche beizutragen.

Rolls-Royce partners with superyacht firm to move fleet to sustainable propulsion

Rolls-Royce’s business unit Power Systems is partnering with superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company MB92 Group to provide sustainable...

September 27th, 2023

Superyacht

Rolls-Royce Power Systems und ZF erweitern ihre langjährige Partnerschaft bei Antriebssystemen für die Schifffahrt jetzt auf Pod-Antriebspakete im Leistungsbereich bis 1.250 Kilowatt (1.700 PS) auf Basis von mtu-Motoren der Baureihe 2000 und dem POD 4600 von ZF. Mit dieser integrierten Lösung wird die Manövrierfähigkeit und die Antriebs-Effizienz von Yachten verbessert. Rolls-Royce Power Systems and ZF are now expanding their long-standing partnership in marine propulsion systems to include pod propulsion packages in the power range up to 1,250 kilowatts (1,700 hp) based on mtu Series 2000 engines and ZF’s POD 4600. This integrated solution improves the maneuverability and propulsion efficiency of yachts.

Rolls-Royce partners with ZF on integrated pod propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce is adding pod drives to its mtu yacht portfolio, in cooperation with marine propulsion specialists ZF. “Our strategic...

September 14th, 2023

Leisure Marine

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