Engines · SR series
S12R V12
Propulsion / Genset / Diesel-Electric

- Applications
- Propulsion / Auxiliary Genset / Diesel-Electric
- Output
- 588–1342 kW
- Output
- 789–1800 bhp
- Displacement
- 49.03 L
- Cylinders
- 12
- Configuration
- V12
- Bore × stroke
- 170 × 180 mm
- Dry weight
- 5,500 kg
- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 2556.5 × 1622 × 1727.5 mm
- EIAPP
- IMO II Compliant
- Class approvals
- NK, LR, BV, ABS, DNV, BKI, VR
Twelve-cylinder, 60° V-configuration diesel with direct injection and turbocharging. The S12R covers the widest output band in the MHI marine high-speed range, spanning propulsion, auxiliary genset and diesel-electric duty from a shared core architecture.
Full ratings by duty
Rating codes
- UCDUnrestricted Continuous Duty
- Full-load operation allowed unlimited, unlimited hours per year. Cargo vessels and fishing boats.
- HDHeavy Duty
- Up to 83% load, full load for 8 hrs per 24 hrs, under 6,000 hrs/year. Working, fishing, tug and ferry boats, passenger vessels.
- MDMedium Duty
- Up to 75% load, full load for 1 hr per 6 hrs, under 4,000 hrs/year. Pleasure and patrol boats, high-performance vessels.
Injectors, turbocharger cartridges and water pump kits are held in Wangara. Genset-specific alternator parts are sourced through MHI on indent.
Parts for the S12R
Genuine MHI parts stocked in Wangara WA, with a regional supply hub in Singapore.
Parts catalogue — S12R
No online parts catalogue is available for the S12R yet. OPS can still source and quote genuine MHI parts for it directly — send through the part details (or as much as you know) and we'll come back with pricing and availability.
Pair the S12R with Smart Cruising Assist for real-time engine monitoring, fuel tracking and maintenance alerts.
Figures on this page are indicative and subject to change without notice — confirm the exact rating and configuration with OPS before specifying.
Ready to spec the S12R?
Send your application details and we'll confirm the right variant and rating for your vessel.

