First installation for Volvo Penta D13 engine
The first D13 Stage V marine engines were delivered to Dutch company and Volvo Penta specialist, Lemmen Diesel Engines, who will be responsible for the repowering of the dry cargo vessel, Zuiderdiep.
“This is a big step in Volvo Penta’s sustainability commitments to meeting the most challenging emissions regulations,” explained Jan-Willem Vissers, director of marine commercial Europe. “We’re helping our commercial customers move with the times, comfortably and efficiently. And we’re excited to see the first two engines installed on Zuiderdiep,” he added.
In November 2020, Volvo Penta announced the introduction of 8 and 13 litre engine packages that meet the requirements of the new EU Stage V marine for Inland Waterways legislation, adding to its existing range of Stage V certified products from 210 to 400 hp and up to 300kW marine gensets.
Both the D8 and D13 engine ranges use a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) after-treatment system which has been adapted for marine condition following more than 65,000 hours of testing.
The delivery comprises two D13 MH 400 hp, at 1800 rpm Stage V certified. The twin installation will take place at the end of April on board the Zuiderdiep. At 70m with a width of 9m and a depth of 3m, the Zuiderdiep has a load capacity of 971 tonnes.
