Neander Marine Dtorque 50 diesel outboard approved for SOLAS rescue boats

Neander Marine has gained approval for its Dtorque 50 diesel outboard to be used in SOLAS rescue boat applications. The approval means the engine can now be specified for SOLAS rescue boats, giving rescue boat manufacturers, operators and shipyards access to Neander Marine’s diesel outboard technology for this work. The company says the move opens up new opportunities for the Dtorque 50 across the global rescue boat market.

The approval has been achieved through “MED 1.37: Rescue boat propulsion engine, outboard motor”, and covers both Module B and Module E. According to Neander Marine, holding both modules recognises not only the Dtorque 50 itself but also the way the engine is manufactured.

The first SOLAS-specification Dtorque 50 engines have already been built and shipped to Spain, where they will be installed on a rescue vessel. It is the first deployment of the engine since the approval was granted, and the company sees it as an early example of the opportunities now opening up for the product.

Neander Marine says the approval follows demand from its distributor network and customers, and that opportunities which had been awaiting certification can now progress towards order, build and delivery.

For rescue boat operators, Neander Marine says the Dtorque 50 brings the benefits of diesel propulsion, including fuel safety, durability and reduced maintenance requirements, to an application where dependable performance is critical.

The approval forms part of Neander Marine’s strategic roadmap to expand the markets served by the Dtorque 50 and to bring diesel outboard propulsion to more professional marine applications and geographical markets.