best kept secret is out

POWER
F O R
M A R I N E
P R O F E S S I O N A L S
N O 2
EUROPEAN
EDITION
Welcome to the
commercial world
of Volvo Penta!
Hybrid power sets sail in ‘green’
ferries
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This 26m Catamaran will be equipped with a quadruple Volvo Penta IPS 900 propulsion package
THE INDUSTRY’S
BEST KEPT SECRET IS OUT
I’ve often said that Volvo Penta is the marine commercial industry’s ‘best kept secret’, but
2014 has proved me wrong. Increased activity throughout Europe and a series of successful exhibitions and events have thrust Volvo Penta into the spotlight this year. The market
is beginning to sit up and take notice of Volvo Penta’s excellent products, support, and
service organization.
2014 has been a good year for
Volvo Penta’s Marine Commercial
segment in Europe, with a series
of new customers and applications
joining our customer base. The four
Njord Offshore catamarans, pictured above, are just one example
– they will all be equipped with a
Volvo Penta quad IPS900 installation, generating a lot of worldwide
interest and publicity. Look out
The IPS propulsion package is
staggered in the hull to fit in
for updates on this vessel in later
editions of this newsletter.
Another 2014 achievement
for Volvo Penta has been our
partnership with CroisiEurope. In
just 18 months we were able to
convert them from a non-Volvo
Penta customer into a customer
that is supplied by Volvo Penta as
standard for all new builds, and
that prefers Volvo Penta for all its
repowering projects. This has resulted already in 25 complete genset
and standard propulsion engine
deliveries and a full service contract
with Volvo Penta’s local distributor
in France.
When customers discover Volvo
Penta products and services, they
become customers for life. With
unbeatably low fuel consumption,
fantastic products, and an outstan-
ding service network, Volvo Penta
secures uptime for customers all
over the world and is exceeding
customer expectations.
Finally, you’ll notice that the next
edition of this newsletter will have a
new look but it will still contain the
same great content.
IPS installation in operation:
Tjelden Ferry
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D13 waterjets for italian air force
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I wish you a happy holiday, and
I hope you enjoy this issue of
POWER for Marine Professionals.
Volvo Penta takes to Europe’s rivers
>> Page 6
Jan-Willem Vissers
Director Marine Commercial
Region Europe
STANDARD WARRANTY
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EXTENDED COVERAGE
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EXTENDED COVERAGE
Four years of Extended Coverage, on top of one year standard warranty, offers customers five
years full warranty, ensuring maximized uptime and minimized unexpected repair costs.
In addition to Volvo Penta’s standard
warranty, which gives customers
unlimited coverage for one year on
unexpected breakdowns, the company
is now also offering an Extended
Coverage program. With unexpected
breakdowns covered for up to 10,000
hours or the first five years, customers
can have peace of mind by eliminating
unforeseen costs.
With Extended Coverage, customers
can enjoy all the benefits of the
standard first-year warranty for an
additional four years after purchasing
their diesel propulsion or auxiliary
engine.
After customers have taken out Extended Coverage (available up to three
months from the date of warranty
registration), Volvo Penta will take
care of all costs, excluding consumables, associated with unexpected
breakdowns. Safe in this knowledge,
customers can maximize uptime and
minimize repair costs on their new
Volvo Penta engine.
A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Additionally, Volvo Penta is offering
customers in most European countries access to its Extended Coverage
program free of charge for two years
after the standard first year — for a
total of three years’ free warranty.
Commercial Europe. “I want customers
to feel secure and confident about
their purchase – offering Extended
Coverage is a way to reassure them
that there will be no unexpected
breakdown costs for three years.”
“If someone is undecided about
whether to buy a Volvo Penta engine,
the offer of free extended warranty
can help convince them that it really
is a risk-free investment,” explains
Jan-Willem Vissers, director of Marine
Terms and conditions apply. If you
think you are eligible for three
free years of extended warranty,
contact your local dealer today.
THE EXTENDED COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF MARINE COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
From Aquamatic sterndrive,…
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and Volvo Penta IPS installations…
up to heavy duty propulsion and genset applications
HYBRID POWER SETS SAIL
IN ‘GREEN’ FERRIES
Proof that hybrid technology is becoming increasingly mainstream, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Ferries is now transporting passengers between the remote western isles of Scotland via a
pair of ‘green’ ferries. Powered by Volvo Penta marine gensets, these ferries significantly reduce
emissions and yield fuel efficiency savings of up to 38%.
The islands off Scotland’s west coast
are known for their castles, lochs and
whiskey distilleries. But with Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries making some
fuel-efficient upgrades to its fleet, environmentally friendly maritime transport
can now be added to that list as well.
Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) operates 25 routes along the west coast of
Scotland during peak season, shuttling
more than 4.5 million passengers,
1.1 million cars and 93,000 commercial vehicles each year. Since 2013,
CalMac has introduced two new hybrid
ferries into its fleet of nearly 30 boats:
the MV Hallaig and MV Lochinvar,
which are believed to be the world’s
first roll-on roll-off ferries equipped
with a low-carbon hybrid system.
BATTERIES INCLUDED
Both ferries run on electric propulsion
and 750 kWh lithium ion batteries,
and are equipped with three Volvo
Penta 13-liter diesel marine gensets
— producing 330 kW each — that run
the hybrid system. A fourth Volvo Penta
five-liter genset is on board in case of
emergency.
When the ferries depart on their runs
between islands, all but one of the
gensets turn off, and the propulsion
system then runs in hybrid mode, or
the genset can be switched off and the
propulsion system will run on battery
power alone — drastically reducing
fuel costs and carbon emissions. The
batteries connect to shore power
overnight to recharge.
The gensets were provided by the
local Volvo Penta dealer Fettes and
Rankine in Aberdeen and chosen by
Calmac because of their excellent fuel
efficiency.
range,” says Caledonian Maritime
Assets senior technical manager Jim
Anderson. “We’re very pleased with the
fuel economy we’re getting — through
a combination of the hybrid propulsion
system and the fuel efficient Volvo
Penta diesel gensets.”
The hybrid electric system has yielded
an impressive 38% fuel savings for
the Hallaig and 30% for the Lochinvar,
as determined during three weeks of
optimization trials for each ferry.
Because Caledonian Maritime Assets
— which owns CalMac’s ferries, as
well as the ports and infrastructure
necessary to run the ferries — is government-owned, the hybrid project is a
part of the solution to reaching aggressive targets the Scottish government
has set for reducing carbon emissions
in shipping by 20% by the year 2020.
CALMAC HYBRID FERRY
TECHNICAL DATA:
Built by: Ferguson Shipbuilders,
Port Glasgow
Length: 43,5 m
Breadth: 12,2 m
Gross tonnage: 499 DWT
Machinery:
Two permanent magnet motors
(375 kW) coupled to two Voith 16
R5 EC/90-1 units (750 kW)
Passengers: 150
Vehicle 23 cars and up to four
capacity: commercial vehicles
Speed:
9 knots
Routes: Hallaig — Sconser to
Raasay; Lochinvar —
Portavadie to Tarbert
For more information on the
MV Hallaig, please visit
www.cmassets.co.uk
“In our research we found Volvo Penta
engines to be the best in their size
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Norwegian shipbuilder Brødrene Aa recently delivered a new high-speed catamaran ferry
powered by Volvo Penta IPS. This is not the first boat Brødene Aa has built equipped with IPS
— a series of carbon fiber catamarans and monohulls have been in operation for several years,
working as ambulance boats, high-speed craft, interceptors, commercial vessels and yachts.
But the MS Tjelden ferry is the first
passenger ferry equipped with the
new Volvo Penta IPS 900 (D13,
700 Hp, 2250 rpm, Rating 3). The
25.7-meter-long catamaran is able
to transport cargo, 48 passengers
and two cars, with a 20-knot service
speed and a top speed of 29 knots.
Its design is based on the Solundir
and Rygeroy catamarans — which are
fitted with Volvo Penta IPS D13 —
and merely lengthened to accommodate cars and cargo.
The vessel was built according to HSC
2000, with extra attention given to
aspects such as fire safety. Extensive
sea tests covering several load configurations have also been conducted.
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The Tjelden rounds out the fast ferry
fleet of Norled AS, which, until recently, had only used boats equipped
with waterjet and traditional shaft
installations with controllable pitch
propellers.
After listening to the positive feedback of some Norwegian ambulance
boat operators, whose four vessels are
equipped with Volvo Penta IPS, Norled
made the decision to also use the
propulsion system.
MS Tjelden operates in Austevoll on
the west coast of Norway, on a route
with many short passages and small
harbors in a narrow archipelago. “The
excellent maneuverability ensured
by Volvo Penta IPS is a must,” says
Terje Fivelstad, project manager of
Fast Ferries, Norled AS. “The system
allows for easy handling, even in windy
conditions.
“We hesitated slightly in choosing
Volvo Penta because of our lack of
experience with Volvo Penta’s service
network,” he continues. “A ferry boat
like the Tjelden has to be 100%
operational at all times, so that people
living on the island don’t lose their
connection to mainland. That requires
reliable, responsive aftermarket support around the clock.
”
ANOTHER COMMERCIAL IPS
INSTALLATION IN OPERATION:
TJELDEN FERRY
Our nearby
Volvo Penta
dealer, Bjordal &
Madsen AS, has more
than fulfilled our
expectations.
TECHNICAL DATA:
”
Boat model: Tjelden Ferry
Yard:
Brødrene Aa
Passengers: 48 passengers
– two cars and
cargo
Propulsion:
Two Volvo Penta D13B-L MP - 515kW /
2,250 rpm, IPS900
Lengtht:
25,7 m
Width:
8m
Weight:
93 GRT
D13 WATERJETS FOR ITALIAN AIR FORCE
THE ITALIAN AIR FORCE has ordered 3 boats equipped with twin D13-MH 600
Volvo Penta engines, coupled with Hamilton Hydrojets 364.
These three boats support the Air
Force by keeping the shooting area
free during military exercises. They
also take on patrol and survey activities up to 100 miles from the coast.
TECHNICAL CHOICE
This project started two years ago and
included a 32 knts contractual speed
with a Rina Class requirement. The Air
Force chose Volvo Penta products for
several reasons, including their Rina
Class certification and their outstand-
ing performance against competitor
engines.
allows the boat to remain stopped
during target positioning.
The three boats are made of fiberglass and built in La Spezia (North
West of Italy) by Vemar shipyard.
For this project, six D13 600 engines
rating 2 (with Rina class medium duty)
have been delivered with MCC control
system. The main MCU control panel
is located in the engine room, while
both the main and fly bridge stations
are equipped with remote panels.
APPLICATION FEATURES
The propulsion system is a combi­
nation of Volvo Penta D13 600
engines and Hamilton waterjets 364.
A dry clutch with hydraulic Vulkan actuator has been installed between the
bobtail and transmission. This clutch
The MCU system controls the exhaust
flaps: at idle the exhaust is emitted
into the atmosphere on the right side
of the boat, and above 800 rpm the
exhaust comes out from beneath the
boat.
During the first sea trials, the boat
reached a top speed of 33 knots,
complying fully with the initial specification requirements. Other sea tests
under Rina surveyor authorities have
followed. One year after engine delivery, the end users are still satisfied
with the application and with Volvo
Penta products.
AMMA IN FIGURES
Boat Builder: VEMAR
LOA: 13.5 m
Beam:
4m
Full load:
19 t
Top speed:
(Full C.)
33 knts
Engines:
2 x D13MH600 +
Hamilton 364
MA R IN E P ROF E S S I ON A L S 5
VOLVO PENTA TAKES TO
EUROPE’S RIVERS
Partial view of the fleet – CroisiEurope docks
Volvo Penta has teamed up with river boat tour company CroisiEurope to power — and repower — five of the company’s cruise
vessels, including an innovative paddleboat that will sail along the Loire.
For most tour boat operators, minimal
maintenance and low operating costs
are the primary deciding factors when
choosing an engine supplier. Customers naturally want the most reliable
propulsion system possible — and one
that allows them to make the most
profit. If a boat breaks down for even
one day, the losses for a company —
in terms of profit and brand image —
can be enormous.
Founded in 1976 and located in
Strasbourg near the Rhine River (East
of France), Croisi­Europe is Europe’s
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largest river cruise line, ferrying more
than 200,000 tourists along the waterways of Northern Europe, Portugal,
Serbia, Hungary, Croatia and Vietnam
and Cambodia every year.
In 1990 the company became the
owner of its own fleet, today comprised of 35 vessels, each of which
is able to transport between 50 and
200 passengers. CroisiEurope has
complete management of this fleet;
all vessels are regularly inspected and
refit for complete transformation and
upgrade, in order to comply with safety
standards, regulation updates and
customer expectations.
CroisiEurope was already a Volvo
Penta industrial engine customer, but
part of its fleet was also equipped
with competitor engines. A marine
partnership with Croisi­Europe began in
2013 when the company added three
new 38-meter canal boats to its fleet
— with the potential for seven to 12
more boats in the near future. The first
three canal boats are each fitted with
two D13 MH engines (294kW) and
powered by azimuthal propulsion.
A VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER
The story continues with the MS
Lafayette, a 295-foot, 24-crew-member vessel that runs along the Rhine.
With 42 cabins located on the main
and upper decks, she can welcome
up to 84 passengers. The Lafayette
recently underwent a total refit and a
partial repowering: two older marine
gensets were replaced by two new
D13 engines. A new D7 now ensures
the bow thrust, and primary propulsion
is facilitated by three rear engines —
one of which is a new Volvo Penta
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D13 in one of the canal boat
D13 in the Lafayette
D7 in the Lafayette – Bow thrust propulsion
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D13 — coupled with three azimuthal
propellers.
For a partial repowering, CroisiEurope
also installed a D16 in a vessel that
cruises the Rhone River. Only two
weeks after vessel launch, Joel Haber,
the Marine Commercial product
specialist for France, received a call
from CroisiEurope’s technical manager,
Laurent Bodein. “We’re very satisfied
with the Volvo Penta D16,” he said. “It
gives us better torque and lower fuel
consumption than the 19-liter engine
we previously had installed.”
A NEW CHAPTER
Volvo Penta is now working on an
ambitious new project: the Loire Princesse. With an innovative propulsion
concept based on the old technique of
the side paddle wheel, this development signals the start of a new
chapter for CroisiEurope.
CroisiEurope christened the MS Lafayette in Strasbourg, France, at the end of March.
The 295-foot-long Loire Princesse
will be the first vessel with cabins to
cruise along the Loire, taking as many
as 96 passengers on 6- to 8-day
journeys through Nantes, Saumur,
and Ancenis. The constraints of the
particularly low water depth of the river
led CroisiEurope to install the paddle
wheel system, which limits vessel draft
to 80 cm.
Driven by design and environmental
concerns, CroisiEurope first invested
in a pure electric propulsion system before deciding on mechanical
propulsion and consulting Volvo Penta.
Two Volvo Penta D13 MH engines
(500 hp) will drive the impressive
side wheels, while two 400 hp D13s
ensure safe propulsion of the stem
and stern, with two jet pumps thrusting
in case of emergency.
The most difficult aspect of this
project had to do with reverse gear
issues on the main propulsion wheel.
The boat will achieve a cruising
speed of 15 km/h, turning the wheels
at approximately 42 rotations per
minute. When the wheels reverse their
rotation, the generated inertia is so
immense and the loads are so violent
that the engines could stall or even
break. A partnership with Transfluid
was initiated to fit the installation with
a hydraulic coupling device. A hybrid
brake also blocks the wheels when the
boat isn’t running.
The Loire Princesse will be built in
partnership with Saint Nazaire Shipyards. CroisiEurope and the local Volvo
Penta Center, Debusshe Moteurs, have
entered into a fleet owner agreement
that includes technical and com­­mercial
collaboration, support and staff training.
MS LOIRE PRINCESSE
TECHNICAL DATA:
Length:
90 m
Beam:
15 m
Capacity:
96 passengers / 48 cabins – 3 decks
Main propulsion: 2 D13 MH 500Hp driving the 4 m diameter side paddle wheels
Safety
propulsion:
2 D13MH 400 Hp for stem and stern
thrust – Jet pumps
Cruises:
6 to 8 day cruises along the Loire river (France)
Launch:
April 2015
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LOOKING BACK…
From September 5-9, Volvo Penta exhibited at SMM Hamburg in ­Germany.
The event, considered one of the
leading international trade fairs within
the maritime industry, takes place
every two years; with more than 9,000
square meters of exhibiting space and
over 2,100 exhibitors, SMM Hamburg
attracts over 50,000 visitors from
around the world each year. Industry
leaders and innovative start-up companies present products and services,
as well as discuss cutting edge technology and key industry forecasts.
Volvo Penta also recently attended the
Interferry Conference in Vancouver,
Canada. With over 350 delegates
traveling from all over the globe to
attend the five-day event, Interferry
offers visitors a unique opportunity to
meet with key players from the ferry
segment, including shipyards, design
companies, operators and product
suppliers. Volvo Penta was a Gold
Sponsor of the event, which this year
focused specifically on discussing
standards, regulations and emissions
legislations for marine transportation, as set out by the International
­Maritime Organization (IMO).
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
JUNE
Euromaritime
February 3 - 5
Paris, France
www.euromaritime.fr/en/
Offshore 2015
March 10 - 12
Copenhagen, Denmark
www.ewea.org/offshore2015/
Seawork International
June 16 - 18
Southampton, UK
www.seawork.com/
This event is dedicated to Europe’s
sea and waterway economy; tailor-­
made conferences and workshops,
aimed at addressing some of the indu­
stry’s principle concerns, will set the
pace for the 2015 exhibition. Building
on the fundamental elements of the
first edition’s success, Euromaritime
2015 will specifically target the industry’s offshore, port, and shipbuilding
sectors.
Offshore 2015, organized by the
European Wind Energy Association,
is the world’s largest offshore wind
energy conference and exhibition. The
event will feature industry-leading keynote speakers, as well as new topics
designed to inspire fresh thinking
and innovative ideas. The event aims
to unite its visitors and solve some
of today’s most important industry
challenges.
SMM India
April 2 - 4
Mumbai, India
http://smm-india.com/for-exhibitors/smm-india/
Fast Interception &
Riverine Operations 2015
February 9 - 11
London, UK
www.fastinterception.com
Europort Istanbul
March 11 - 14
Istanbul, Turkey
www.europort-istanbul.com/eng/
Fast interception craft are a growing
presence in maritime operations
globally. Craft are expected to deliver
high speeds and offer maximum endurance for crews performing complex
missions.
2015’s edition of Europort Istanbul
will mark the 13th anniversary of this
annual event. As Turkey is a primary
gateway to Europe, Central Asia, and
the Middle East, Europort Istanbul will
act as a trade facilitator between key
sections of the international maritime
industry.
India boasts a steadily growing
shipbuilding market – SMM India will
provide a perfect place for visitors to
network with key industry players, and
make contact with leading representatives in industry and government. The
event will also give exhibitors a chance to present to experts, clients and
decision-makers via the conference
forums and seminars on offer.
Seawork International is the world’s
largest commercial maritime and
workboat exhibition held in a European working port. The event takes
place over three days each year at the
Port of Southampton, UK, and attracts
more than 7,350 high caliber buyers,
sellers, innovators and legislators from
over 53 countries across the globe.
Electric & Hybrid World Expo
June 23 - 25
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
www.electricandhybridmarineworldexpo.com/
Electric & Hybrid World Expo is an
event dedicated solely to showcasing
the very latest and next-generation
electric and hybrid marine propulsion technologies, components and
solutions. At the event, which is being
held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,
nothing but pure electric propulsion
systems, hybrid systems, and the components within them will be on display.