MACK ATTACK Vessel Shows Outstanding Efficiency Without Compromise in Performance of Twin 1,150 HP DI16-Liter Scania V8 Engines Running RD99 Sustainable Fuel
San Antonio, Texas – Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter V8 engines during a media event at the Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The vessel, MACK ATTACK, launched last June, was commissioned by Mack Boring & Parts Co. — the U.S. distributor of Scania marine diesel engines — to demonstrate the reliability and performance of Scania’s most powerful pleasure craft-certified V8 engines. During the trials, the twin Scania engines ran on RD99 renewable diesel — a clean-burning fuel made from 99% renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil.
Chemically similar to traditional petroleum diesel, RD99 offers a drop-in replacement, without the need for any engine or systems modifications and can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by as much as 90%, depending on feedstock and production methods. All Scania marine engines can operate on RD99.
“Sustainability continues to remain at the core of Scania’s business strategy as part of our response to the global climate crisis,” said Jorg Franzke, President, Scania USA. “While renewable fuel has been a proven solution for our marine engines since 2011, this demonstration marks the next step in showing the world the incredible results of the combination of RD99 fuel and Scania powerplants. We’re grateful to the shared commitment to next-generation, sustainable solutions on the water from our partners at Viking for the opportunity to bring boating further into the future.”
During the event, CEO of Mack Boring Patrick McGovern and John DePersenaire, Viking’s Director of Government Affairs and Sustainability gave a joint presentation to members of the media, followed by a Q&A session and sea trial aboard the boat.
“The performance of the Scania V8 engines on RD99 was seamless,” said Patrick McGovern, President, Mack Boring & Parts Co. “This demonstration confirms that renewable diesel is not just a theoretical solution, it’s a practical one. We’re proud to work with Viking on initiatives that drive real environmental progress in the marine sector.”
“Viking has long supported renewable diesel as the leading solution to reduce emissions in recreational boating,” said Pat Healey, Viking President and CEO. “The industry is reaching the same conclusion, supported by independent research and real-world testing like this.”
For more information on Scania pleasure craft engines or to locate a dealer near you, please visit www.scaniausa.com.
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About Scania:
Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2024, we delivered 96,443 trucks, 5,626 buses as well as 11,170 marine and industrial power systems to our customers. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in about 100 countries and employs over 58,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centers in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scaniausa.com.
About Mack Boring & Parts Co.: Mack Boring & Parts Co. is a privately owned business, having recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary with the fourth generation of continuous family leadership. Today, Mack Boring manages nearly 500 Authorized Dealers in North America. Our dedicated staff and highly skilled technicians strive to deliver a premier customer experience and continue a tradition of excellence in the marine and industrial markets. Mack Boring distributes and represents well known global brands such as Scania, Yanmar, Isuzu, ePropulsion, Mercury Marine, SmartGyro, WhisperPower, Aquadrive, Twin Disc and ZF Marine Gears and is a top selling distributor for many of these lines. For more information, please visit www.mackboring.com.