This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
Dieselzipservice has started mass production of the M400D and M401D marine diesel engines it has developed. These propulsion engines are installed on hydrofoil ships and speedboats for river and sea use.
The tech features provides increased power with reduced fuel consumption and improved ecological performance.
PSR Analysis: The group of companies identified as Dieselzipservice is an engine marinizer and marine engine repair company. Marine propulsion engine production is a new business for the company. Still, it has a good chance for success because this market niche in Russian has a lot of room for newcomers. Top world players, like Volvo, Mercury, MTU and others have limited their presence in the market with Western sanctions, the local product is still undeveloped, and engines from China often are reliable. PSR
Maxim Sakov is a Market Consultant in the Russian operation of Power Systems Research.
