Commercial Marine

Passenger ship & ferry engines

Our propulsion systems for passenger ships and ferries are designed to ensure continuous heavy-duty service.

Around the world, large passenger ships, fast ferries and conventional ferries rely on mtu diesel and gas engines for uncompromising safety and economic performance. mtu ferry engines cover the full power range from 400 – 10,000 kW (Series 8000). 

Proven mtu marine engines combine low weight and compact size with high power and reliability – and unmatched availability. That’s why many shipping and ferry companies consistently choose us for the new construction of large and fast passenger ships and car ferries.

Maximum uptime

All systems are designed for maximum reliability and availability.

Low lifecycle costs

Effective operation, low fuel consumption and long service intervals.

Complete lifecycle solutions

Protect your investment with a full portfolio of mtu ValueCare products and services.

Worldwide network

More than 1,200 service centers provide support anywhere, anytime.

Green technology

A pioneer in developing environmentally friendly engines and reducing emissions.

Proven and trusted

mtu propulsion systems are widely respected by owners across the globe.

Expertise

More than 40 years of experience supplying high-quality products.

Digital solutions

Make better decisions faster with a full range of digital tools.

Compact solutions

Exceptional power-to-weight ratio offers flexibility and easy integration.

Complete scope of supply

We offer complete system solutions for drive and propulsion, automation and service.

Technical documentation

Complete, clear information minimizes re-engineering hours and makes installation easy.

Expert engineering support

Providing extensive analysis, risk mitigation services and integrated interfaces.

Market leader

We have been developing and building marine propulsion units for nearly a century.

Complete support

Engineering and technical support reduces design, installation and commissioning costs.

Deliberate design

Deliberate design for basic maintenance away from the engine driving end.

Trained and proficient

Thousands of service technicians, engineers and operators have attended mtu Training Centers.

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A complete solution package for the Avemar Dos high-speed ferry run by Spanish ferry operator Balearia brings the vessel to a new level in terms of environmental and climate friendliness.

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Rolls-Royce powers record-breaking vessel in China

by Julia Rieß

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By catamaran through the Croatian archipelago

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SAR Kit allows mtu engine rollover

by Lucie Maluck

A special SAR Kit (SAR = Search and Rescue) for sea rescue vessels enables mtu engines to keep running at extreme inclinations or even capsizing. A digital inclination sensor and special software now make the system even better.

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Digital Solutions for Marine Applications

Modern engine management systems handle the control and monitoring of the hardware and enable perfection of performance. The right combination of power and precision.

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