Volvo Penta describes its new IPS Professional Platform as the “industry’s most advanced technology and propulsion platform for superyachts and commercial marine vessels.” First announced earlier this year (see story) the new platform builds on the company’s proven Inboard Performance System (IPS) and Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) technology with a number of enhancements for larger vessels.
The flexible platform enables a vessel to have...
U.K. based crew transfer vessel operator Tidal Transit has begun the design and engineering phase of a project that will deliver the world’s first retrofit electric crew transfer vessel (eCTV). Like the Bibby Marine eCSOV that we reported on earlier this week, the project is supported by the U.K.’s ZEVI program, receiving GBP 6.3 million (about $7.9 million) in funding,
Over the next 15 months, Tidal Transit will retrofit the diesel-powered Mercurio 20 meter vessel, Ginny Louise, with over two...
WORK BOAT WORLD: Anna Müller has been appointed as President of Volvo Penta and member of the Volvo Group management. She will replace Heléne Mellquist, who will leave the Volvo Group to join the investment company Latour as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Müller started her...
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There are so many good things to pick up on in this episode. Sustainability, leadership, courage, new tech, next generation. And all is connected. Everyone must take a leap of faith and dare to learn new things. That is how we will reach the maritime industry 2.0 – just like every line of business that wants to stay in business needs to do.
Listen to Heléne Mellquist, President of...
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Volvo Penta has launched a new range of variable speed marine generator sets designed to be a key enabler for electric propulsion for marine vessels,
Now a standard part of the Volvo Penta marine offer, the range of variable speed marine generator sets allows shipyards to install hybrid-electric modular propulsion systems today. This important move towards modular propulsion enables operators to invest in new vessels with the peace of mind that they are built ready and adaptable for emerging...
https://www.marinelog.com/technology/volvo-penta-launches-an-enabler-for-marine-electric-propulsion/
A ground-breaking Volvo-Penta powered hybrid-electric vessel has just made its maiden commercial voyage from Longyearbyen, Svalbard – the world’s northernmost town, just 800 miles from the North Pole.
Designed for exploration in the heart of the Arctic, the Kvitbjørn (translation: Polar Bear) is powered by a complete helm-to-propeller Volvo Penta twin D4-320 DPI Aquamatic hybrid-electric solution.
The vessel is the product of a collaboration by partners Volvo Penta, Marell Boats, and Hurtigruten...
Designer Incat Crowther has released some more details of the three Jones Act crew transfer vessels (CTVs) just ordered by WINDEA CTV LLC. Two of the CTVs will be built by St Johns Ship Building in Florida and one will be built by Gulf Craft in Louisiana.
New U.S. CTV operator starts construction of its first three vessels
All three vessels will initially be chartered by GE Renewables. They will first operate out of New Bedford, Mass., during the Vineyard Wind I construction period.
The vessels,...
WORK BOAT WORLD: The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Jason Veerasingam as Director of Client Engagement for Asia Pacific. Veerasingam is ..
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U.K. offshore crew transfer vessel operator HST Marine has taken delivery of the first of a new class of Damen Multi Cat, the 2309.
The new mid range model, measuring 23.4 meter long by 9.6 meter beam, is well-suited for a wide range of tasks and enables HST Marine to offer its clients workboat services such as marine logistics and general contracting alongside its crew transfer business.
The new vessel, named HST Hazel after the daughter of HST operations director Chris Monan, was built at...
https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/damen-delivers-first-vessel-in-new-multi-cat-2309-class/
The Virginia Pilot Association has ordered a high-speed, harbor pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.
It will be the pilots’ tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2023.
The all-aluminum launch is entirely designed and outfitted to optimize harbor service. It displaces about 2,000 pounds less than a similar sized offshore pilot boat. As a result, the boat accelerates faster and reaches a higher top speed, explained Peter...