Ensuring your yacht’s engine performs at its peak requires regular inspections and thorough diagnostics. An mtu engine survey is the most comprehensive way to safeguard your investment, maintain reliability, and plan preventive maintenance for years for smooth operation. This guide covers everything you need to know about mtu engine surveys, from what they include to why working with certified mtu dealers like Navigair is essential.
For yacht owners, captains, and engineers across the Mediterranean, reliable yacht power generation is not a luxury; it’s essential. Whether you’re moored in Monaco, cruising from Cannes to Corsica, or undergoing a refit in La Ciotat, the backbone of your onboard comfort and systems is a dependable yacht generator. That’s why so many yachts rely on Northern Lights marine generators, and because we, at NAVIGAIR, are the official Northern Lights distributor for France, we have become a trusted partner for maintaining and supporting these critical marine power solutions.
Once again, Navigair will be attending the Monaco Yacht Show in 2025 on the Northern Lights stand. Meet us at Darse Sud (DS2) from the 24th to the 27th of September, where the Navigair team will be to present the latest marine generator solutions.
Reliable. Durable. Simple. Every Northern Lights generator is designed for long-life durability in the harshest marine environments. When it comes to onboard energy, Northern Lights generators set the standard in the yachting industry. Known for being powerful, efficient, and exceptionally quiet, they are trusted by yacht owners around the world. Specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of superyachts, Northern Lights generators combine three essential qualities: reliability, durability, and simplicity. Built to perform in the harshest marine environments, they deliver long-lasting power and peace of mind, ensuring that comfort, safety, and performance are never compromised at sea.
Each September, the Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF) marks the opening of the Mediterranean yacht show season, bringing together some of the most influential players in the global yachting industry. As one of Europe’s leading in-water boat shows, the Cannes Yachting Festival draws captains, owners, shipyards, and suppliers from around the world for a week of networking, product launches, and face-to-face business.
At NAVIGAIR, we understand the critical role that high-performance gearboxes play in your yacht’s propulsion system. As part of our commitment to providing top-tier marine solutions, our genuine parts department offers an extensive inventory of routine maintenance items and high-end components for your ZF yacht gearbox.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Cannes, with a subsidiary in La Ciotat, NAVIGAIR has steadily become a cornerstone in yacht engines, marine propulsion and power systems throughout the Western Mediterranean. As a trusted partner to captains, engineers, and yacht builders, we specialise in the supply, maintenance, and repair of world-leading brands: mtu, ZF, Northern Lights, and Alfa Laval.
At NAVIGAIR, we understand the importance of maintaining the efficiency and reliability of your yacht’s engines. Onboard a superyacht, high-quality fuel is essential for ensuring smooth operations and protecting critical engine components. Alfa Laval marine fuel separators are designed specifically to use centrifugal force to remove water and solid contaminants from fuel oil, enhancing both the performance and protection of your yacht’s engines.
Maintaining the efficiency and reliability of your yacht’s power systems is essential, and using genuine, high-quality parts is crucial to ensuring that your engine runs smoothly for years. At NAVIGAIR, we understand the importance of keeping your mtu yacht engines running smoothly. That’s why our parts department offers a wide range of genuine mtu yacht engine parts, from essential oil and filters to complex electronic components and remanufactured options. As an official mtu dealer, we guarantee only genuine mtu parts designed, tested, and approved for mtu engines and systems.
At NAVIGAIR, we remain closely aligned with manufacturer guidelines to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and even more focus on sustainable efficiency.
In an Official technical bulletin, mtu confirms that the famous Series 4000 diesel engine from M5xR through M93L, well known for their longevity and low maintenance even in extreme conditions and remote locations are absolutely suitable for low-load operations, thanks to their advanced engineering,
NAVIGAIR offer specialised service agreements to maintain peak performance for critical yacht engine systems, including mtu propulsion engines, ZF marine transmissions, Northern Lights marine generator sets, Alfa Laval oil separators and heat exchangers. These agreements provide maximum reliability, reduced lifecycle costs, and simplified budgeting to ensure your yacht operates at its best.
As NORTHERN LIGHTS Distributor, NAVIGAIR can guarantee the best exhaust solutions for your generator, Centek is the only serious choice. All products are engineered to give you the very best in terms of sound attenuation and performance and are made from our highest quality, heat resistant, fire-retardant resin. No plastic…ever!
As an Official mtu Dealer, NAVIGAIR can guarantee genuine replacement parts that are designed, tested and approved specifically for mtu engines and systems. Genuine parts maximise performance, extend engine life and meet today’s strict requirements.
