Volvo Penta sees growing interest in repowers
DECEMBER 1, 2017 — Volvo Penta is winning an increasing number of repower orders as vessel operators look at their return on investment in terms of total lifetime costs for purchasing and
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Volvo Penta gears up for U.S. wind farm support vessel sector
NOVEMBER 29, 2017 — As a leading supplier of propulsion systems for support boats in Europe’s booming offshore wind farm industry, Volvo Penta is poised to capture a significant share of the
Smithsonian unit repowers launch with triple Volvo Penta sterndrive
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
NYPD response boat features Volvo Penta power
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
Tuco Marine delivers first ProZero designed for fish farm industry
JULY 31, 2017 — Faaborg, Denmark, based Tuco Marine has delivered a 15 m workboat to Norway’s AKVA Group. Designed for high pressure cleaning duties, the boast has been designed in response
Royston repowers two Lake Windermere passenger vessels
JULY 24, 2017 — The Queen of the Lake, a traditional wooden launch built in 1949, is one of two well-known passenger service vessels operating at a leading British tourist destination that
Volvo Penta to take majority stake in maker of powerful outboards
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
Volvo Penta launches Tier III engine and aftertreatment solution
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
Torqueedo names Marcia Kull as president
MARCH 24, 2017 — Marcia Kull has been named president of Torqeedo Group, Inc., and will direct global sales and strategy for the electric marine propulsion specialist. Ms.Kull will oversee Torqeedo’s growth
Virginia Pilots opt for Volvo Penta IPS for new boat
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.