Propulsion orders at Seawork

A major order of propulsion systems for rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for an unnamed European military organisation was announced at Mercator Media’s Seawork exhibition.

The orders come as a result of a contract placed with Liverpool, UK, based MST for 48 boats. 31 of the boats will be powered by twin Volvo Penta D6-370P stern drive units and the other 17 will have two Volvo D6-4351IB engines driving HJ274 waterjets from Hamilton Jet.

The orders were placed with Hamilton Jet’s and Volvo Penta’s UK subsidiary companies. The D6 series engines are designed specifically for use with high speed marine craft and feature common rail electronic fuel systems. The engines in this order will be specially adapted to meet the end user’s particular specification, including SOLAS approval.