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SCANIA is a tradition rich, 120-year old Swedish industrial company which traces its marine roots all the way back to 1902, when it produced its Þ rst engines for marine applications. Today, it is a company comprised of 37,500 employees and boasting an annual turnover of 87.7 billions SEK (13 billion US$).The Þ rm emanates from two companies, the Þ rst of which (VABIS) was established in 1891 and eventually produced bicycles, railway coaches and horse buggies. Later, its output included motor cars and trucks. The second enterprise (Maskinsfabriks Aktiebolaget Scania) produced boxcars for the Swedish State Railway in addition to rolled steel products. Production of motor cars began in 1901, and of trucks in 1903. Eventually, both Þ rms merged in 1911 into Scania- Vabis, and since 1989, operates under the name of SCANIA. Although represented globally in about 100 countries, research and development is based in Sweden, whereas production is located in Europe and South America. All of it is rich in maritime tradition. And, that still holds true today. SCANIA - MARINE ENGINESScaniaÕs engines for marine applications date all the way back to 1902; where they were initially known for their reliability and low fuel consumption. SCANIA began testing with diesel engines in 1927, with series production of their own diesel engines starting in 1936. The initial entry was a 6-cylinder pre-chamber diesel engine with seven main bearings and an output of 120 HP (88,8 kW). Those engines were primarily installed on inland navigation vessels, coasters, seagoing ships, passenger and port authority ships, lifeboats and trawlers, too. TodayÕs product range at SCANIA with the 13-litre engine at 323 kW and ends with the 16-litre engine with 736 kW (1.000 HP). The speed range of both the engines is between 1,500 and 2,300 rpm. For Yanmar, SCANIA also produces engines with outputs of up to 660 kW, primarily SCANIA SCANIA Extends High-Speed Marine Engine Range Extends High-Speed Marine Engine Range New High-Speed SCANIA Marine Engine Range with Outputs from 294 to 735 kW (400 to 1,000 hp) Edited by Joseph Keefe Photo: PPM News Service ABOVE: Lifeboat GAD RAUSING: length 20m, max speed 31 kn, two waterjet drives of Rolls Royce and two main drives DI16-Scania Engines.26 MNAugust 2012