# Reliability of IPS drives

**URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/reliability-of-ips-drives/74431
**Category:** Engineering
**Created:** [February 24, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/reliability-of-ips-drives/74431 "2026-02-24T18:19:26Z")
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### Author: ![jb72](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jb72](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jb72)
#### Post date: [February 24, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/reliability-of-ips-drives/74431/1 "2026-02-24T18:19:26Z")

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Volvo IPS  
We are considering using the Volvo IPS1350 package which are the D13 1000hp engines and the IPS 3.0 Drives in a new project.  
Looking for firsthand experience, reliability, service protocols etc.  
Thanks in advance,