Ultimately, mtu engines are installed in yachts for a very simple reason – to make sailing fun. But the engines themselves are less simple, and have to be intricately integrated into a high-tech propulsion system that places efficient, high-performance engine power at the crew’s fingertips and makes intuitive maneuvering a reality. Obviously, this level of complexity raises its own issues – for example, how do I personalize the automation system to match my individual propulsion needs? Or, why is it sensible to let the engine run on for a few minutes after docking?
To make the initial steps involved in handling mtu products aboard a yacht as simple and familiar as possible, mtu is offering ‘Captain & Crew Training’ sessions with one-day seminars that focus squarely on a practical learning-by-doing approach. The free training courses are aimed at skippers, owners, crewmembers, engineers and service or shipyard technicians involved with new yachts powered by mtu Series 2000 M96 units. The events involve small groups of around 20 participants and are designed to allow plenty of time for individual questions. “This training concept forms part of our Premium Yacht Services program that is designed to facilitate dialog with our customers as well as providing an insight into our products and what they do and creating a solid basis for operating them,” explained Anne Juhre, a member of the Sales team at MTU Friedrichshafen.
