AUGUST 22, 2017 — The Panama-based Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution (STRI) has repowered its eleven-year-old launch Morpho with a triple Volvo Penta diesel sterndrive rig. Constructed in 2005, the 48 ft Morpho
AUGUST 3, 2017—On any given day, the New York Police Department’s high-speed, durable, all-aluminum patrol boats can be seen in New York Harbor. The NYPD’s fifth Response Boat – Medium C (RB-M
JULY 7, 2017 — Volvo Penta has signed an agreement to become the major owner of Milwaukee, WI, based outboard motor manufacturer, Seven Marine, which produces the most powerful outboard models in
MAY 30, 2017 — Volvo Penta is launching a new engine and aftertreatment concept to comply with IMO Tier III standards. New emissions restrictions for vessels entering the Baltic Sea and North
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 — A new boat being built for the Virginia Pilots Association by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding joins the increasing number of pilot boats powered by Volvo Penta IPS inboard propulsion systems.
APRIL 4, 2016 — Volvo Penta is to become the major shareholder in trim and stabilization technology specialist, Humphree AB.Humphree will operate as a stand-alone entity retaining its brand, product line and
MARCH 2, 2016 — The Salish Sea Dream, a 24 m, 94 passenger vessel under construction at Armstrong Marine, Port Angeles, WA, for Price of Whales Whale Watching is to be be
The 52.7-ft, 28-knot pilot boat, designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, is powered by twin Volvo Penta D11 six-cylinder 503 hp diesel engines with IPS2 drives and Volvo Penta EVC electronic steering and control system.
Each of the IPS pods has two counter-rotating forward-facing props that pull the boat through the water rather than pushing it. The EVC control system and three-axis joystick will increase the boat’s overall maneuverability alongside a ship and when docking.
The system complies with EPA Tier 3 emission standards.
“We selected the Volvo Penta IPS2 for our next-generation Chesapeake-class boats to improve the performance and the arrangement of planing hulls like our pilot boats,” said Peter Duclos, president of Gladding-Hearn. “IPS2 provides what pilots have been asking for – higher speeds, lower fuel consumption and more comfort.” The boat is also fitted with an interceptor trim-control system supplied by Humphree.
“The combination of the Volvo Penta IPS and the Humphree interceptors gives the pilots higher speeds and improved comfort,” said Mr. Duclos. “Initial sea trials revealed a 25 percent improvement in fuel consumption over comparable Chesapeake-class vessels, as predicted.”
Last year, Volvo Penta and Gladding-Hearn teamed to produce the first commercial craft in North America to be powered by triple IPS drives and dynamic positioning for automatic hands-off station keeping. The 64-ft. Fort Ripley was delivered to Southeast Ocean Response Services in Charleston, S.C.
“Volvo Penta IPS is the perfect solution for modern pilot boats, consistently providing 20 percent faster speed, 30 percent lower fuel consumption, 15 percent faster acceleration and 50 percent lower noise and vibration levels when compared to a traditional shaft installation,” said Marcia Kull, vice president, marine sales, Volvo Penta of the Americas. “It is a true transformative technology that we believe will become the new standard in pilot boat propulsion moving forward.”
This year, Volvo Penta is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the IPS product. The first IPS was unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show in 2005. Since then, Volvo Penta has sold over 17,000 IPS units. Today, the Volvo Penta IPS comes in a range of ten models, from 350 to 1200 hp, in twin, triple or quadruple configurations.
Available in power ratings from 368 to 551 kW, the D16 is the largest marine diesel engine in Volvo Penta’s product portfolio, but remains a compact and flexible choice for a complete power package, a multi-engine application, diesel electric or hybrid solution.
Originally launched by the Volvo Group in 2004, Volvo Penta released the D16 for marine use in 2005 and, since then, more than 95,000 heavy duty D16 units have been produced. Now, Volvo Penta is updating its original unit to offer more features that include the ability for operators to use either of Volvo Penta’s proprietary monitoring and control systems (EVC or MCC) or the system of the operator’s choice — in which case the engine is delivered with an open CAN solution.
Open CAN interface enables integration with any ship automation system and any user interface. The benefit is an easier installation process for the shipyard, while customers will appreciate being able to customize the control system — a feature previously unavailable. By opening up and sharing data about the engine, OEMs can customize the auxiliary or genset engine’s interface, while still benefiting from all the features of a Volvo Penta engine.
To increase uptime, a 1,000-hour oil service interval is available — without the need for additional oil or extra filter arrangements.
The original D16 engine contained an 80 amp compact alternator, but the updated 110 amp alternator in the latest unit offers 40% increased capacity — even at low revs. The new alternator enables increased charge capacity and more onboard power.
Type-approved by DNV, the engine rubber mounts in the new D16 engine are designed to withstand a higher load. The new characteristics will increase onboard comfort — especially important in crew transfer vessels. In addition, other changes, such as a new exhaust clamp at the turbo outlet and new stud joints, are part of a wider package of design improvements intended to the engine even more robust.
The updated engine also includes a redesigned oil sump, which will make it easier for boat builders to fit a single or dual installation, ensuring the complete overall system takes up less room and is easier to install.
For those customers who want to order an engine with Volvo Penta’s electronic vessel control, the type-approved EVC system features defined control stations with priority settings and “transfer underway” procedures according to DNV requirements. To fulfill monitoring requirements, a seven-inch color screen display is complemented by an alarm-handling display, including an extended alarm log.
The EVC system also features manual engine sync to support complex maneuvers where full control of both engines is needed. For customers wanting to integrate with a ship system, for example, the Volvo Penta Information Gateway (IGW) is available.
The EVC’s top mount controls and display have all been updated to exceed the DNV location class for deck mounting, fulfilling IP67. This protects vessels with an exposed helm from water intrusion.
OCTOBER 8, 2015 – Volvo Penta has announced a new extended service interval for its commercial marine diesel engines. “We recognize that minimizing downtime is a critical requirement for commercial marine operators,”
