Why Shipowners Around the World Choose D-I Industrial’s Quiet Reliability

D-I Industrial January 14, 2026

Why Shipowners Around the World Choose
D-I Industrial's Quiet Reliability?

Consistent, durable performance that completely fixes breakdowns, delays, and demanding maintenance.

In marine engineering, repeat customer choice depends on one thing: who keeps operating with robust systems under the harshest conditions. Such engineering must be cost-efficient while also laying a foundation for growth. For more than 30 years, D-I Industrial has been building marine drivelines that "known for dependable operation in demanding environments" steadily securing a loyal customer base.

D-I's marine transmissions, with their compact size, lightweight design, low noise, easy maintenance, wide range of options, and short delivery times, are now supplied to more than 60 countries worldwide. AAM Equipment in Europe has evaluated them as "compact and lightweight, easy to service, and highly durable," while Sole Iberia in Spain has highlighted their "quiet operation, identical reduction ratio in forward and reverse, easy maintenance, and a design with no consumable parts."

MARINE TRANSMISSIONS
Designed for continuous and heavy duty marine propulsion (75–1600 HP range)

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D-I also maintains approvals from major classification societies such as KR and DNV, proving reliability that meets international standards. Through rigorous certification upkeep and consistent quality control, D-I's gearboxes and steering/propulsion solutions are installed on fishing vessels, tugs, and workboats around the world alongside engines from Cummins, Volvo Penta, Caterpillar, John Deere, Yamaha, and Isuzu.

Our Product Lineup
Built for Reliability and Performance

POWER TAKE-OFF SYSTEMS

Reliable auxiliary power from 120HP to 1000HP

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WATERMAKERS

Advanced freshwater generation systems for reliable and efficient heavy-duty operation

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SIDE THRUSTERS

Powerful manoeuvring thrust from 300~1500 kgf

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STEERING SYSTEMS

Mechanical and hydraulic steering system – 3.7~367 Kgf.m
Power: 128~3500 Kgf.m

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D-I Industrial has built a long-term network of regional partners and distributors, prioritizing service continuity and quality control.

As a result, D-I's equipment is widely installed on vessels across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. This expansion has been gradual rather than rapid, but it has allowed the company to maintain strict consistency in design philosophy and quality standards.

D-I's track record is defined by continued specification, long-term OEM supply, and distribution partnerships that have been sustained for decades.

In an industry where failures are immediately visible, this kind of continuity is quiet but powerful proof that the company can be trusted.

The demands placed on marine drivetrain systems will only continue to rise. Yet D-I Industrial intends to meet these challenges in the same way it always has: engineering discipline, consistency, and long-term reliability. For a company that builds equipment which simply must not fail, such restraint is the strongest expression of confidence.