11/05/2026
In some regions, vessels are the infrastructure. Across the Amazon, passenger ferries serve millions every day, connecting communities, enabling access to work, education, healthcare, and family in places where roads don’t exist.
Powered by Volvo Penta propulsion solutions, these vessels deliver the performance, efficiency, and durability essential for long, unpredictable journeys. A single D16 850 hp engine helps a key vessel in the region, the Ajato 2000, to navigate shifting riverbeds, strong currents, and ever-changing conditions.
On these multi-day journeys, passenger boats powered by Volvo Penta run around the clock, providing tangible proof of both the uptime and endurance capabilities of our solutions in some of the world’s most demanding waters.
Discover how Volvo Penta supports demanding commercial marine operations: https://www.volvopenta.com/about-us/news-page/2025/oct/volvo-penta-powering-passenger-ferries-in-the-amazon-region/