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optimal components for our solutions.

Second, digitalization. The way we work, go-to-market and support customers will evolve with a growing dependence on digital forms of engagement. For a long time, we’ve placed an emphasis on physical communication when it comes to things like preparing our dealer network to deliver high-quality tech- nical support in the ?eld and handling installations. And while we’re still proponents of face-to-face interaction when it becomes possible again, this situation has taught us that technology can be a valuable asset and complement for collaboration. Take for example an interesting case study from the wind farming sec- tor on how we’ve adjusted as a company during the coronavirus in providing remote support for vessel launches. Amid travel restrictions, the Volvo Penta team led a completely remote installation of quad

IPS units to repower Northern Offshore Services (NOS) vessel, The M/V Traveller, for operation in the North Sea.

Third, connectivity. The industry has seen an es- calating demand for maritime digital services. From a Volvo Penta perspective, we see an opportunity to support increased uptime and productivity through advancements in connectivity solutions.

Finally, sustainability. The coronavirus has re- vealed the vulnerability and fragility of our people and societies and we believe the movement toward preserving the climate will accelerate. We’ve recent- ly witnessed a positive impact on the environment as we’ve travelled, transported and produced less.

How fast we can decrease CO2 emissions will be in?uenced by the way countries around the world handle legislation, with an expected increase in the regulations we’ve already seen impacting our indus- try in many ports throughout the globe. I believe we will become more conscious about protecting the environment as a whole, and that sustainabil- ity awareness will translate into more demand for environmentally-friendly product development.

Volvo Penta diesel engines power the fuel pumps and gensets on this new ATB recently delivered to OSG.