Rolls-Royce is delivering its new generation mtu Series 2000 engines, which comply with the strict emissions regulations IMO III and EPA Tier 3 Recreational, for the first time for a large yacht to be built in the US.
Rolls-Royce will provide two 16V 2000 M97L engines with integrated SCR system and a power output of 1939 KW (2600 bhp) each. The engines will be installed in a Westport 125 yacht. Rolls-Royce is also delivering its automation solution mtu NautIQ Blue Vision NG for monitoring and control of the propulsion system. The 38m vessel will be built in Westport Yachts’ shipyard. The project continues a close and proven cooperation between Rolls-Royce, distributor Pacific Power Group, and Westport which includes a long history of projects over more than 30 years.
Daryl Wakefield, President Westport Yachts, said: “We are proud to have Rolls-Royce’s cleanest mtu marine engines in our newest motoryacht. They ensure maximum power, reliability and ease of mind to our customers who can concentrate on enjoying their yachting adventures.”
Christof von Bank, Director, Marine, Americas, Rolls-Royce Power Systems, said: “It’s fantastic to be pioneering our new and most environmentally friendly generation of the proven mtu Series 2000 with our partner Westport. This is an important milestone for the next evolutionary stage of this engine series as well as for our efforts to become a provider of integrated sustainable solutions.”
The new generation mtu Series 16V 2000 M97L engines are equipped with integrated SCR systems significantly reducing nitrogen oxide emissions. The IMO III certification of the propulsion system will enable the Westport 125 to sail in particularly emissions-protected areas, which are defined as ECA zones, such as the US and Canadian coast, and the North and Baltic Seas. The first pre-series engines of the new Series 2000 generation were delivered to a customer in 2021. Engines are now available for sale and further variants will gradually be added to the portfolio.
Rolls-Royce says it is pioneering marine applications with sustainable solutions from the bridge to the propeller. The company will approve the use of sustainable fuels, such as synthetic diesel (second generation biofuels or e-diesel) from 2023 in the new generation of its mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines, enabling climate-neutral operation in almost all applications. In addition to the use of sustainable fuels, the company is building on technologies such as CO2-free fuel cell systems and methanol engines. Smart-ship solutions that help with situational awareness and navigational assistance are also expected to help reduce CO2 emissions and increase safety on-board.
