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PROPULSIONVolvo Penta of the Americas is delivering fuel ef- Þ ciency, reducing emissions and raising perfor- mance as it powers U.S. and Canadian vessels with modern diesel engines, Jens Bering, product management head of the Virginia-based operation said last month. The company, a supplier of marine and industrial engines, is part of Volvo Group in Stockholm, Sweden. Volvo Penta has the ß exibility of a specialty Þ rm while Volvo GroupÕs technical and Þ nancial strength helps the unit generate new products. Gearing up in a big way for the North American commercial workboat sector, the Þ rm has already made big inroads on this side of the pond. Massachusetts Patrol Boat OutÞ tted by VPÕs IPS The Thomas Paine, which joined the Massachusetts En- vironmental Police or MEP in July, is a new 50-foot alu- minum patrol boat and the Þ rst North American commer- cial vessel powered by Volvo PentaÕs Integrated Propulsion System (IPS). MEP, headquartered in Worcester, Mass., protects the stateÕs natural resources. Built by MetalCraft Marine Inc., based in Kingston, Ontario and Cape Vincent, NY, MEPÕs versatile new ves- sel is equipped with twin Volvo Penta D11 510 hp ma- rine diesel engines, driving IPS650 steerable units. For this project, New England Power Products in Connecticut, a Volvo Penta allows operators to save on fuel, cut emissions and most importantly ? get the job done, in a wide array of conditions and mission sets. By Susan Buchanan Specialty Work- boat Missions Propelled by Innovative Engines September 201434 MNMN Sept14 Layout 32-49.indd 34MN Sept14 Layout 32-49.indd 348/20/2014 11:35:36 AM8/20/2014 11:35:36 AM