Seawork Hub.

Barrus powers mission-critical marine operations worldwide. Our Special Products Division specialises in the development, build and support of advanced propulsion systems for the Ministry of Defence, Search & Rescue and Police services.

Modern maritime operations are defined by:

• Time-critical decision making
• Limited redundancy
• Environments with little margin for error

Whether supporting search & rescue, security patrols or rapid response operations, maintaining vessel control is critical, not only for mission success, but for crew survivability.

Today, capsize must be treated as a recoverable event. But recovery alone is not enough. The true measure of resilience is how quickly full operational capability can be restored.

Leveraging deep engineering expertise, fully equipped facilities and exclusive innovations such as FAST PIRS™ (Post Immersion Restart System), enabling rapid engine restart following submersion, Barrus delivers propulsion solutions designed for the harshest marine environments.

Join us at Seawork 2026 to explore advanced propulsion solutions featuring engines from Yanmar, Mercury, Cox Marine, Hybrid Marine International and the Shire Workboat engine range, trusted for durability and reliability where failure is not an option.

At Seawork 2026, Barrus will present its proven Post Immersion Restart System (PIRS®) technology, including the latest Capsize PIRS® four-stroke solution, allowing visitors to view one of the marine industry’s most advanced engine resilience systems on the Barrus stand.

Developed by the Barrus Special Products Division, PIRS® technology has been engineered for professional marine operators where reliability following capsize or submersion is critical. Originally pioneered in collaboration with UK search and rescue and defence organisations, the system enables outboard engines to be rapidly returned to service after immersion events.

The latest evolution, Capsize PIRS®, is a fully integrated, automatic system designed for modern four-stroke engines. By preventing water ingress into key internal components and integrating directly with the engine’s electronic control system, it significantly reduces the risk of water-related damage and helps maintain operational readiness in demanding marine environments.

Alongside Capsize PIRS®, Barrus will also showcase its GEN 2 FAST PIRS® technology, a further development of its immersion recovery systems. This version improves durability and serviceability while maintaining rapid post-immersion restart capability for two-stroke applications used across commercial, rescue, and specialist fleets.

Both systems will be available to view on the Barrus stand, where the team will be available to explain the engineering behind the technology and discuss its application across defence, rescue, and commercial operations.

Visitors will also be able to access a new technical whitepaper, providing deeper insight into the design principles, system architecture, and operational benefits of PIRS® technology in real-world marine environments.

Barrus continues to support operators working in high-risk marine conditions, delivering propulsion solutions designed to maximise vessel availability, resilience, and safety when it matters most.

The Cox CXO300 diesel outboard is set to make waves at this year’s Speed@Seawork (8 June), as an Arctic 24 RIB hits the water to showcase the power, performance and proven reliability of the world’s leading high-performance diesel outboard.

Designed specifically for commercial and professional marine applications, the Cox CXO300 combines V8 diesel power with advanced engineering to deliver exceptional torque, efficiency and operational capability in demanding environments.

During the on-water demonstrations, visitors will be able to see the Arctic 24 and Cox CXO300 in action, highlighting the engine's acceleration, handling and responsiveness in real operating conditions. The demonstrations will showcase why diesel outboard technology is increasingly being adopted across patrol, rescue, enforcement, offshore support and commercial workboat sectors.

Alongside the demonstrations, Barrus' marine specialists will be available throughout Seawork to discuss propulsion solutions, vessel integration and the practical benefits of diesel outboard technology.

Visitors are encouraged to watch the Speed@Seawork demonstrations and discover how the Cox CXO300 continues to redefine expectations of commercial marine propulsion.

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