Gearbox Certification Lands French Police Boat Order

In choosing transmissions to team with its MAN engines, Nanni Diesel Industries considered several factors for completing the construction of 24 new French Gendarmerie boats. When it was confirmed that one of the major factors, Lloyds Registry of Shipping (LRS) approval, was part of Twin Discs overall package, the decision went in favour of the Wisconsin USA based manufacturer Construction of the 20m boats begins this autumn at the Beneteau facility in Noirmoutier, an island off the French coast.

The MG-5145A transmission from Twin Disc will be used in 24 French Gendarmerie boats.

In choosing transmissions to team with its MAN engines, Nanni Diesel Industries considered several factors for completing the construction of 24 new French Gendarmerie boats. When it was confirmed that one of the major factors, Lloyds Registry of Shipping (LRS) approval, was part of Twin Discs overall package, the decision went in favour of the Wisconsin USA based manufacturer Construction of the 20m boats begins this autumn at the Beneteau facility in Noirmoutier, an island off the French coast.