Twin OXE225 diesel outboards selected to power high-speed HDPE Caribbean Support Crafts for a Dutch Government Authority
OXE Marine has secured a new government-sector order after Tideman Boats selected twin OXE225 diesel outboard engines to power several Caribbean Support Crafts ordered by a Dutch Government Authority.
The Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-speed HDPE workboats, will install the twin OXE225 engine configuration on its high-speed HDPE Landing Craft 1200, reinforcing OXE Marine’s growing presence in the professional and government workboat sector.
Tideman Boats has been a trailblazer in the development of HDPE hull construction, pioneering the use of the material in high-speed workboat applications where durability, low maintenance, and resistance to harsh operating environments are paramount. OXE Marine and Tideman Boats have developed a strong working relationship over the years, together delivering a large number of vessels to end customers who depend on the combined package to run critical operations in some of the world’s most remote and challenging locations.
The OXE225, rated at 225 hp and delivering 670 Nm of torque, is the highest commercial duty rated engine in the OXE300 platform. Its robust belt-driven transmission is engineered to withstand the sustained loads of commercial and government operations, while a 180-amp alternator ensures continuous power supply for onboard systems and mission-critical equipment. The engine is further supported by OXE Connect, OXE Marine’s remote monitoring system, enabling operators to track engine performance and health in real time — a capability of particular value for vessels deployed in remote or austere locations far from conventional service infrastructure.
“Tideman’s HDPE hulls and OXE propulsion have proven time and again to be a winning combination for operators in demanding environments. This Dutch government programme is a natural next step for that partnership.”— Paul Frick, CEO, OXE Marine AB
“The OXE225 was the natural choice. OXE has been a trusted diesel outboard supplier to Tideman for years, and the high torque output and fuel efficiency of their engines are exactly what our customers need — operators running vessels day after day in locations where downtime is simply not an option.”— Bruno Tideman, CEO, Tideman Boats
