In the harbour city of Ancona in the east of Italy, yacht-builder Ferretti Group is putting its Custom Line 106 yachts through their paces before handing them over to customers. Today, the first of these yachts to be powered by mtu Series 2000 units with IMO-3 approval is being tested on the water.

What’s particularly special about this yacht is the 16-cylinder engine equipped with integrated Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). Designed to substantially reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, it will allow yacht owners to enter emission-controlled areas (ECA zones) such as the coastal waters of Canada and the USA, as well as the Caribbean and the North and Baltic seas, without compromising the comfort and style customers expect. The yacht can reach a top speed of 26 knots (about 48 kilometres) per hour and boasts a luxury interior and exterior.

Proving the power of an eco-friendly solution