Volvo Penta for whale-watching boat

Whale-watching boat equipped with a Volvo Penta engine

Interest in nature tourism is increasing all over the world and whale watching is one of the forms that are growing most rapidly. It is estimated that there are currently 10 million people all over the world who take part in this kind of tourism every year. In New Zealand, whale watching is so important that the country’s Prime Minister, John Key, was present at the launch of the latest addition to the country’s whale-watching fleet.

This took place at the beginning of November in the small fishing village of Kaikoura, the principal whale-watching centre in New Zealand. The company known as “Whale Watch Kaikoura” launched a new 18-metre catamaran equipped with two Volvo Penta D16-750 horsepower engines with water-jet units.  The high-tech diesel engines help as per Volvo Penta statement to minimize the effect these boats have on the marine environment. At the same time, the appr. 50 passengers are offered top-class comfort on board. The top speed these boats can reach is around 35 knots.


These engines were delivered by Volpower NZ Ltd, Volvo Penta’s importer in New Zealand.

When a new whale-watching boat was recently launched in New Zealand, it was preceded by meticulous tests to identify the most environmentally sound engine alternative.

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