FNM Marine Diesel Engine

What FNM Marine Diesel Engine does

FNM Marine Diesel Engine is the marine propulsion brand of CMD Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A. (legal entity: CMD Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A.), an Italian industrial company founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Nicola La Strada (Caserta), with manufacturing operations in Atella (Basilicata). The company designs, produces and commercializes marine diesel inboard and in/outboard (entrofuoribordo) engines, organized in four power platforms — 13HPE (80–110 HP), 20HPE (120–180 HP on GM/Lovato 2LT Multijet), 30HPE (180–270 HP on FPT F1C), and 42HPE (150–350 HP on VM) — each fitted with proprietary CMD ECUs controlling Bosch common-rail systems. Building on these diesel bases, FNM sells its proprietary Blue Hybrid System (BHS), a modular hybrid powertrain integrating a brushless permanent-magnet electric motor, LiNMC battery packs, and an in-house Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) that manages three propulsion modes (thermal, electric, hybrid) through a single CANBUS throttle; the flagship 42HPE BHS HV (360/720 Vdc, 120 kW continuous, up to 310 kW peak) was developed with UK-based Turntide Technologies using its AF430S axial-flux motor.

FNM generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of engines and hybrid powertrains, complemented by spare parts, custom engineering, contract manufacturing (produzione conto terzi), certification, diagnostics, and after-sales service. Go-to-market is hybrid: as of February 1, 2026, FNM manages direct distribution in Italy (ending a six-year exclusive arrangement with AS Labruna), while international markets are served through exclusive distributors (Junker Marine in Norway, MCI Propulsion & Energy in Turkey) and an authorized dealer and service network across Singapore, Malaysia, Malta, Greece, the Netherlands and elsewhere. Demand is generated via heavy participation in European boat shows (Genova, Napoli, Venice, Cannes, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Athens, Salerno) and a multilingual digital presence. Customer base spans recreational marine, commercial marine (water taxis, passenger boats, fishing vessels, waste collection), government/military (Italian Navy, Guardia di Finanza, Carabinieri, Molfetta Harbor Master, Venezia Polizia Locale, Veritas in Venice) and sustainable/eco-tourism operators in protected waterways. The company operates as a private, family-controlled S.p.A. owned by the Negri family (Mariano Negri, President & CEO; Giorgio Negri, Commercial Director); in January 2026 the family completed a reverse buyout, repurchasing the 67% stake previously held by Chinese multinational Loncin Motor Co. Ltd. and increasing share capital from €16.8M to €25.9M.

Name

FNM Marine Diesel Engine

Legal name

CMD Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A.

Website

https://fnm-marine.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FNM Marine Diesel Engine, the marine propulsion brand of Italian CMD Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A., designs and manufactures inboard and in/outboard marine diesel engines (13HPE to 42HPE, 80–350 HP) and proprietary Blue Hybrid System (BHS) powertrains for recreational, commercial, government/military and eco-tourism customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Diesel Propulsion Engines

NAICS

Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Diesel & Dual-Fuel Engines (IMAJAHAA), Propulsion, Power & Energy Systems Design (Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Fuels) (IMAJAGAE), Propulsion Drives, Gearboxes & Shaftlines (IMAJAHAD), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM), Marine Generators, Alternators & Power Electronics (Gen-sets, VFDs, converters) (IMAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Marine diesel engines
• Hybrid marine propulsion
• Inboard outboard engines
• Marine engine manufacturing
• Boat propulsion systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Caserta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marine Diesel Engines: Sale of marine diesel engines including 13HPE, 20HPE, 30HPE, 42HPE series in inboard, outboard (entrofuribordo), and sail drive configurations for recreational and commercial marine applications.
2. Hybrid Powertrain Systems: Sale of Blue Hybrid System (BHS) hybrid propulsion kits and complete hybrid powertrains (13HPE BHS, 30HPE BHS, 42HPE BHS, 42HPE BHS HV) integrating diesel engines with electric motors and batteries.
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of genuine spare parts, Original Service Kits for periodic maintenance, and accessories for marine engines. Distribution of FNM Genuine Parts through dealer network.
4. Technical Services and Support: Comprehensive services including design, component management, technical documentation, certification, diagnostics, testing, engine overhaul, warranty support, and logistics for spare parts. Also includes third-party production (produzione conto terzi).
5. Custom Engineering Solutions: Custom-engineered hybrid solutions for any engine type, optimizing both hardware and software according to application requirements. Integration with engines from FPT, BUKH, BONI, and VM manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FNM Marine Diesel Engine designs, manufactures, and commercializes marine diesel inboard and in/outboard engines (13HPE, 20HPE, 30HPE, 42HPE series) and the proprietary Blue Hybrid System (BHS) that converts these platforms into triple-mode (endothermic, electric, hybrid) propulsion kits managed by an in-house Hybrid Control Unit. Offerings are sold globally to recreational boat owners, commercial operators, and government/military fleets through a mix of direct Italian sales and an authorized dealer/distributor network, supported by spare parts and engineering services.

Product overview

FNM Marine Diesel Engine, a division of CMD Costruzioni Motori Diesel S.p.A., designs, manufactures, and commercializes marine diesel engines globally. The product portfolio consists of two main lines: (1) Traditional endothermic marine engines in inboard and in/outboard configurations ranging from 13HPE (80-110 HP) to 42HPE/42HPEP (150-350 HP), based on GM/Lovato, FPT, and VM platforms with proprietary CMD ECUs controlling Bosch common rail systems; and (2) Blue Hybrid System (BHS) hybrid propulsion kits that integrate electric motors, batteries, and control electronics with these diesel engines to enable thermal, electric, and hybrid operating modes. The BHS line includes 48V, 96V, and high-voltage (360/720V) configurations up to 120kW continuous power. All systems are managed through the proprietary HCU (Hybrid Control Unit) with CANBUS technology. The company also provides engineering, manufacturing, testing, and certification services for OEM integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FNM Marine: Marine diesel and hybrid engine brand of CMD S.p.A., offering inboard and outboard marine engines with power ranges from 80HP to 350HP.
• FNM Hybrid
• Blue Hybrid System (BHS)

Products and services

• Blue Hybrid System (BHS) Marine hybrid propulsion system entirely designed and developed by CMD that integrates a traditional marine internal combustion engine with an electric motor, battery pack, and onboard control units. Enables three propulsion modes (endothermic, electric, and hybrid) managed by a single Hybrid Control Unit (HCU), with zero-emission navigation at low speeds and automatic battery recharging during thermal operation.
• 13HPE Inboard Marine Diesel Engine Inboard marine diesel engine available in 80 and 110 HP variants. Compact design with proprietary CMD ECU controlling the Bosch common rail system. Targeted at small recreational craft and tenders.
• 13HPE JD (Jetdrive) In/outboard marine diesel engine with jet drive propulsion (Model 13HPE 110) for shallow water and tender applications.
• 13HPE SD (SailDrive) Inboard marine diesel engine (Model 13HPE 80) with sail drive propulsion system, designed for sailing yachts.
• 20HPE Inboard Marine Diesel Engine Inboard 4-cylinder marine diesel engine based on the GM/Lovato 2LT Multijet 2.0L platform with proprietary CMD ECU controlling the Bosch common rail system. Available in 120, 150, and 180 HP variants for recreational and commercial use up to 3000 hours per year.
• 20HPEP Entrofuoribordo (In/Outboard) Engine In/outboard marine diesel engine based on the GM/Lovato 2LT Multijet 2.0L platform, fitted with Bravo stern drive and featuring the proprietary CMD ECU. Available in 120, 150, and 180 HP variants.
• 30HPE Inboard Marine Diesel Engine Inboard 4-cylinder marine diesel engine based on the FPT F1C platform with 3.0L displacement. Turbocharged with intercooled intake, available in 180, 225, 250, and 270 HP variants.
• 30HPEP Entrofuoribordo (In/Outboard) Engine In/outboard marine diesel engine based on the FPT 4-cylinder Common Rail engine (3.0L displacement) with Volvo Penta Bravo (X-1, 2, 3) stern drive. Available in 180, 225, 250, and 270 HP variants.
• 42HPE Inboard Marine Diesel Engine Inboard 6-cylinder in-line marine diesel engine based on the VM engine platform with 4.2L displacement. Common rail injection, turbocharged with intercooler. Available in 150, 250, 280, 300, 330, and 350 HP variants.
• 42HPEP Entrofuoribordo (In/Outboard) Engine In/outboard marine diesel engine based on the VM engine platform with Volvo Penta Bravo stern drive. 6-cylinder in-line, 4.2L displacement. Available in 150, 250, 280, 300, 330, and 350 HP variants.
• 13HPE BHS 48Vdc Hybrid System Hybrid marine propulsion system with a 48V brushless liquid-cooled 12-pole electric motor/generator (13.7 kW nominal at 2600 RPM, 50 Nm torque) integrated with the 13HPE diesel engine, paired with a 48.1 Vdc, 150 Ah LiNMC battery pack.
• 30HPE BHS 96Vdc Hybrid System Hybrid marine propulsion system with a 96V brushless liquid-cooled 12-pole electric motor/generator (25 kW nominal at 2000 RPM, 120 Nm torque) integrated with the 30HPE diesel engine, paired with an 88.8 Vdc, 148 Ah LiNMC battery pack.
• 42HPE BHS 96Vdc Hybrid System Hybrid marine propulsion system with a 96V brushless liquid-cooled 12-pole electric motor/generator (25 kW nominal at 2000 RPM, 120 Nm torque) integrated with the 42HPE diesel engine, paired with an 88.8 Vdc, 148 Ah LiNMC battery pack.
• 42HPE BHS HV 120kW High-Voltage Hybrid System High-voltage (360/720 Vdc) hybrid marine propulsion system integrating an axial-flux electric motor with the 42HPE 6-cylinder 4.2L diesel engine. Peak power up to 310 kW (421 hp) in electric mode; 96% axial-flux motor efficiency; 120 kW continuous power in 720 Vdc configuration; IP67/IP6k9k protection rating; triple propulsion mode operation.
• Engineering and Manufacturing Services Comprehensive services covering design, component management, technical documentation, certification, diagnostics, contract manufacturing (produzione conto terzi), testing, marine engine overhauls, spare parts logistics, and warranty support. Includes custom-engineered hybrid integration solutions for any engine type.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery allows approximately 1 hour of navigation in electric mode with 1-2 hours recharge time
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Turntide TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Partnership with UK-based Turntide Technologies for integration of their AF430S axial flux electric motor into the FNM42HPE BHS 120kW hybrid system. The collaboration combines CMD's engineering expertise with Turntide's leadership in axial flux motor design, delivering power-to-weight ratio exceeding 5.1 kW/kg.
• MCI Propulsion & EnergymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 November 2022Official distributor for FNM in Turkey, providing sales and service support in the Turkish market.
• Med DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2020Collaboration between Med Defense, Volvo Penta (via Ruggero Vio Srl), and CMD for the development of the first hybrid electric patrol boat for the Italian Carabinieri, featuring sustainable navigation technology.
• Ruggero Vio S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2020Reference for Volvo Penta marketing in Europe, collaborating with CMD on hybrid marine propulsion solutions for sustainable navigation in Venice.
• Junker MarinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2019Exclusive distributor for FNM Marine in Norway, expanding market presence in the Scandinavian region.
• AS Labruna S.r.l.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2019Former exclusive distributor for FNM Marine in Italy from April 2019 to January 2026. Contributed significantly to the development and positioning of the FNM brand on the Italian market over six years of collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Volvo Penta: Volvo Penta is a major marine propulsion OEM offering diesel and hybrid marine engines/sterndrives. Direct competitor in marine diesel and an actual collaboration partner of FNM through Ruggero Vio Srl for hybrid patrol boats.
• Torqeedo: Torqeedo is a German specialist in electric and hybrid marine propulsion, owned by Deutz AG. Direct peer competing in marine hybrid/electric propulsion systems, similar to FNM's Blue Hybrid System product line.
• Steyr Motors: Steyr Motors is an Austrian specialist manufacturer of high-performance marine diesel engines for military, commercial, and recreational vessels. Direct peer with similar specialization in customized marine diesel propulsion.
• OXE Marine: OXE Marine is a Swedish specialist in high-performance diesel outboard engines for commercial and military applications. Direct peer targeting similar commercial marine and government customers with diesel outboard technology.
• Lombardini Marine (Kohler): Lombardini Marine (Kohler) manufactures marine diesel engines for recreational and commercial applications. Direct peer with overlapping marine diesel engine portfolio and European market presence.
• Beta Marine: Beta Marine is a UK-based specialist marine diesel engine manufacturer serving recreational, commercial, and military customers. Direct peer with comparable product range in marine diesel propulsion.

Others

• Turntide Technologies: Turntide Technologies is a UK-based axial flux electric motor technology company that is a strategic technology partner of FNM. Not a direct competitor but an enabler/supplier providing the high-performance motor integrated into FNM's 42HPE BHS 120kW system.
• Cummins Marine: Cummins is a major diesel engine manufacturer with a marine product line spanning recreational to commercial applications. Broad incumbent offering marine diesel engines that compete with FNM's traditional engine range.

Broad incumbents

• Mercury Marine: Mercury Marine (Brunswick Corporation) is one of the largest marine propulsion OEMs globally, producing outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines including diesel options. Broad incumbent competing with FNM across recreational and commercial marine segments.
• Yamaha Marine: Yamaha Marine is a major global marine propulsion manufacturer with extensive outboard and inboard engine lines. Broad incumbent competing with FNM in recreational and light commercial marine markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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