Engine Manufacturer Approvals for HVO
Can my engine safely run on HVO?
The majority of manufacturers of the engines used in recreational boats have approved the use of HVO in their engines.
Click/tap on the name of the manufacturer below for the link to their website (where available - links are those in bold text only).
| Marine engine manufacturers | Comments |
|---|---|
| Perkins | |
| Volvo Penta | |
| Yanmar | |
| Nanni | |
| Solé | Mitsubishi based engines |
| Vetus | |
| Generator manufacturers | |
| Fischer Panda | |
| Kohler | |
| VTE (Paguro) | No specific approval but they use Yanmar engines |
| Cummins Onan | |
| Base engine manufacturers | |
| Kubota | |
| Mitsubishi | |
| Other manufacturers | |
| Ford | |
| VW | Newer engines only |
| Cummins |
The above is guidance based on information in the public domain as at 16/12/24 and whilst we will endeavour to update it if / when new information is published we cannot guarantee that it has not been updated or superseded and hence recommend that boat owners confirm with their engine manufacturer that their specific model is suitable for HVO.
In addition members of the CA and IWA have successfully used HVO in their own engines.
You can read more about HVO, how to make the switch and the work of the HVO Joint Working Group project here.
For further information please see links below to articles from CA and IWA