2006

Volvo Penta IPS Joystick was introduced at the London Boat Show in January 2006. The product attracted considerable attention and is now in demand among increasing numbers of consumers who choose boats equipped with Volvo Penta IPS.

Volvo Penta forms wholly owned operation in Australia by acquiring assets from independent importer.

The Australian boat builder Noosa Cat is the first builder to install Volvo Penta IPS in a catamaran. The 12-meter boat was recently named “Australian Boat of the Year 2006” awarded by the Australian Marine Industry Federation.

A RIB boat powered by Volvo Penta’s new diesel engines has broken the speed record between Australia and New Zealand. It took the boat slightly more than 40 hours to cover the 1,275 nautical miles.

The new drive system for boats, Volvo Penta IPS, won the IPC Marine Award at the opening of this year’s London Boat Show.

Even the most experienced boat-owners can sometimes feel uncomfortable about the prospect of docking a large boat in a congested harbour, especially if the dockside is filled with spectators! Volvo Penta’s new IPS Joystick eliminates that problem. With just a few simple hand movements, you can place your boat elegantly against the dock.

Even the most experienced boat-owners can sometimes feel uncomfortable about the prospect of docking a large boat in a congested harbour ...