VOLVO PENTA’S NEW IMO III SYSTEM

NEW INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION (IMO) III EMISSIONS REGULATIONS introduced for yachts are a step towards increased sustainability.

Volvo Penta has reacted by creating a reliable, fuel-efficient and compact IMO Tier III solution.

IMO III NOX legislation that applies to commercial vessels was recently extended to recreational vessels above 24m that navigate in US waters, as well as the North and Baltic Seas. To comply, these vessels must now be fitted with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after-treatment system.

Volvo Penta’s optimised solution reduces emissions and increases fuel efficiency. This new solution – the D13 IPS1200-1350 and shaft installations – draws on experience from Volvo Penta’s commercial IMO III offering.

Based on Volvo Group technology, the solution has undergone more than 65,000 hours of field-testing at sea. It is built to handle high sulphur fuel (up to 1000 ppm) and copes with high back pressure while maintaining engine efficiency and drivability.

Volvo Penta’s compact design means that existing Volvo Penta Ips-powered yachts will be able to fit the system without engine room alterations. And the SCR system, which can be installed either vertically or horizontally, does not require service as it has the same life span as the engine it is coupled with.

The Volvo Penta IMO III solution is designed to allow the user to switch between EPA III and IMO III compliance – ensuring flexibility when using the boat in regions with different emission legislations.

The new solution can be ordered from January 2022. www.volvopenta.com/marine/commercial-solutions/imo-iii-andstage-v/