Marine automobile engine

Volkswagen Marine 3.0 litre V6 TDI 265-6 marine engine. This is a marine-modified version of Volkswagen Groups 3.0 V6 24v TDI CR automobile engine.

Marine automobile engines are types of automobile petrol- or diesel engines that have been specifically modified for use in the marine environment. The differences include changes made for the operating in a marine environment, safety, performance, and for regulatory[1] requirements. The act of modifying is called 'marinisation'.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Code of Federal Regulations - Boating Safety Resource Center". U.S. Coast Guard. uscgboating.org. 29 April 2009. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 18 February 2010.