Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo Extend Partnership with Supply of mtu Engines and Systems Through 2028

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo have signed a framework agreement extending their partnership through 2028, ensuring the continued supply of mtu propulsion systems, SCR systems, and automation for over ten yacht models. The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to sustainability, with mtu engines approved for renewable diesel and compliant with IMO-III standards. The agreement strengthens Rolls-Royce’s position in the yacht market and enhances its bridge-to-propeller solutions for the marine industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 21-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Italian yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo have signed a comprehensive framework agreement to supply mtu propulsion, SCR systems, and automation solutions through 2028. Under the agreement, Sanlorenzo will continue using mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines across more than ten yacht models. Notably, the Alloy 44 model will be powered by two 16V2000 M96L mtu engines. Sanlorenzo has relied on mtu power for decades, further cementing the long-standing relationship between the two companies.

Denise Kurtulus, Senior Vice President of Global Marine at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, expressed her satisfaction with the ongoing collaboration: “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 extensive global service network.”

Rolls-Royce and the Italian yacht manufacturer Sanlorenzo have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of mtu engines, mtu automation and mtu exhaust aftertreatment systems for a further four years. Rolls-Royce supplies mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines for over ten models from the yacht manufacturer. These include the Steel 62, which is powered by two 12-cylinder mtu Series 4000 engines (photo: engine room of the Steel 62).

The mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines are featured in several Sanlorenzo yacht models, including the Alloy 44/48, the 1150 EXP, and the Steel, the largest Sanlorenzo yacht to date at 74 meters. All mtu engines are approved for renewable diesel (HVO), and IMO-III-compliant mtu propulsion systems with an mtu SCR system are available as an option, underscoring the companies’ commitment to sustainability.

Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo, highlighted the technological innovation within the yachting industry, saying, “Sanlorenzo has always been a pioneer in cutting-edge solutions, and with our ‘Road 2030’ project, we are guiding the sector toward a green revolution. To achieve this, it is essential to collaborate with the entire supply chain, and our long-standing partnership with Rolls-Royce reflects this trust.”

The mtu Series 2000 is designed for small to medium-sized vessels, with power outputs ranging from 452 kW to 1,939 kW, while the mtu Series 4000 is intended for larger vessels with power requirements ranging from 720 kW to 4,300 kW. This diverse range of engines supports a wide variety of yachts and ensures that the propulsion systems meet the needs of different vessel types.

Rolls-Royce continues to strengthen its position in the yacht market with its bridge-to-propeller strategy, delivering comprehensive propulsion and control solutions that include mtu engines, hybrid propulsion systems, pod drives, and automation systems. This new agreement marks a significant milestone, further accelerating Rolls-Royce’s growth in the marine segment and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and intelligent yachting.

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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.

Two important milestones have been achieved in 2024, in terms of both technological and sustainable innovation of Sanlorenzo. The launch and delivery of the Superyacht 50Steel, with the first installation of the Fuel Cell system powered by hydrogen reformed directly on board from green methanol, for power generation feeding hotellerie services – resulting from the exclusive agreement with Siemens Energy and certified by Lloyd’s Register -, and the delivery of the two Bluegame BGH tenders, with foils and powered exclusively by hydrogen and zero emissions, which competed in the America’s Cup in October as “chase boat” for both the New York Club American Magic team and the French Orient Express team.

Furthermore, 2024 marks a year of important acquisitions for Sanlorenzo. That of the Nautor Swan Group, worldwide iconic brand engaged in the design, construction, sale and refit of top-end sailing yachts with Swan, Maxi Swan, and ClubSwan range, as well as motor yachts under Swan Shadow, Swan OverShadow and Swan Arrow models; and the acquisition of Simpson Marine, leading player in distribution in the South East Asian market with 12 sales offices and 10 service points, with a representation from Hong Kong, and offices in China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and in Ho Chi Minh and Sydney. In 2024 Sanlorenzo MED was also established, a direct sales and service centre based in the major Mediterranean hubs of Monaco, Palma de Mallorca and Cannes.

Consistent with its identifying values, which led it to become a founding member of the Venice World Capital of Sustainability Foundation, Sanlorenzo also expresses its commitment to sustainability and the promotion of marine culture through two prestigious projects. The Fondazione Sanlorenzo, established by the Perotti family, which, born in 2021, implements actions aimed at supporting Italy’s minor islands and improving the economic and social conditions of their communities, starting with their youngest members. Sanlorenzo Arts Venice, the Group’s new Venice-based cultural research center, is a hybrid space dedicated to culture and the arts, encapsulating Sanlorenzo’s values of sustainability, innovation and design, which aims to contribute to a global movement to foster positive change, for a more sustainable future.

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