Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo extend contract for mtu yacht propulsion systems

• Agreement covers delivery of mtu propulsion, SCR systems and automation until the end of 2028
• Rolls-Royce will supply mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines for over ten models from yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo
• Sanlorenzo has relied on mtu power for decades
• Extensive service network for mtu engines

Rolls-Royce and Italian yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo will continue to work closely together on yacht propulsion systems. Both companies have signed a framework agreement for the supply of mtu engines, mtu automation and mtu exhaust aftertreatment systems for a further four years. “We are delighted that Sanlorenzo continues to rely on our mtu engines. Yacht operators benefit from their power, reliability and fuel efficiency, as well as from our worldwide service network,” said Denise Kurtulus, Senior Vice President Global Marine at Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

Among the yachts equipped with mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines are the Alloy 44/48 and 1150 EXP models and the largest Sanlorenzo Yacht to date, the Steel, which can be up to 74 meters in length. All mtu engines are approved for renewable diesel (HVO). IMO-III-compliant mtu propulsion solutions with an mtu SCR system are available as an option.

“The yachting sector is living a phase of great technological innovation, especially for sustainability. Sanlorenzo has always been a pioneer in cutting-edge solutions, and with our project “Road 2030” we are guiding the sector towards the green revolution. However, we are convinced that to do so it is essential to join forces with the entire supply chain, and to involve all the players in the sector to discuss and share common objectives,” commented Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman Sanlorenzo. “In this context, reliable and efficient engines will continue to be essential. That is why we continue to offer our customers mtu propulsion systems. Our collaboration with Rolls-Royce is based on mutual trust that we have maintained for decades.”

The mtu engine Series 2000 is specially designed for small to medium-sized vessels in the power range from 452 kW to 1,939 kW, while the mtu Series 4000 is designed for larger vessels and higher power requirements in the range from around 720 kW to 4,300 kW.

With its bridge-to-propeller strategy, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is reinforcing its leading position in the yacht market by delivering comprehensive propulsion and control solutions – from high-performance mtu engines and hybrid propulsion systems, pod drives, bridges and automation systems. The agreement with Sanlorenzo, marks a significant milestone, further accelerating the company’s growth in the marine segment and underscoring its clear strategic commitment to shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent yachting.

About Sanlorenzo

For over 60 years, Sanlorenzo has been a worldwide-recognized Made in Italy icon, producing custom-built, top-of-the-line motoryachts that blend quality, design and craftmanship with the most advanced and sustainable engineering and technological solutions.

The shipyard, the world's first mono-brand in the production of yachts and superyachts over 24m, was founded in 1958 in Limite sull'Arno, near Florence, by two shipwrights, Gianfranco Cecchi and Giuliano Pecchia. In 1972 it was taken over by Giovanni Jannetti, and the headquarters moved to Viareggio, before being relocated to Ameglia (SP) in 1999. In 2005, Massimo Perotti - with twenty years of experience in the sector - picked up the baton by purchasing the Company. Under his leadership, Sanlorenzo registered an extraordinary growth: net revenue from new yachts increased from €42 million in 2004 to €930 million in 2024. In 2019 the Company was listed on the Euronext STAR Milan segment of the Italian Stock Exchange.

Today, the production of the Yacht (in composite from 24 to 40m) and Superyacht (metal from 44 to 73m) Business Units of Sanlorenzo is distributed across 6 shipyards: La Spezia, Ameglia, Viareggio, Massa and Arbatax (Sardinia) and Pisa. In addition, the production of the Group is also articulated into the Bluegame Business Unit (in composite between 13 and 23m); and the Nautor Swan Business Unit (sailing yachts in carbon fibre and composite, and motor yachts in composite, between 13 and 39m, as well as the divisions ClubSwan Racing, dedicated to the organization of the sports activities, and Nautor Swan Global Service dedicated to refit).

The strong drive for innovation that has characterised the Company's vision has enabled the Group to introduce numerous solutions over the years that have profoundly changed the yachting world, such as the terraces within the hull, the asymmetrical layout or the open space concept on board. Fundamental throughout this journey was the close collaboration with the world of design and architecture, developed entrusting the realisation of the interiors of its yachts to authoritative signatures such as Rodolfo Dordoni, Citterio Viel, Piero Lissoni (since 2018 Art Director of the Company), Patricia Urquiola and Studio Christian Liaigre.

If design, innovation and art were the drivers of the 2010-2020 decade in Sanlorenzo's vision, for the decade up to 2030 the focus lies on sustainability and technological revolution, attention to the supply chain and services dedicated to its clientele.

The Company has set out a clear path toward carbon neutrality, the "Road to 2030," which is embodied in exclusive strategic agreements with the world's largest players in the fields of mobility and sustainable energy, such as Siemens Energy, Rolls-Royce Solution GmbH - Global Marine (mtu) and MAN Truck & Bus SE, for the development of the most innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for Sanlorenzo and subsidiary Bluegame's yachts, such as green methanol and hydrogen, which will revolutionize the boating world in the coming years.