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The Volvo Penta DPI package features a hydraulic clutch for silent and smooth shifting at low engine speeds, as well as added maneuverability. With steer-by-wire technology, the joystick functionality is also precise, delivering greater control.

Kvitbjørn also has a joystick on the aft deck so a guide can steer the vessel from outside during a tour.

are piloting an electromobility as a ser- low-speed mode in silence.

So when you look at the market, vice business model, where the custom- We’re looking at the bigger picture here; where do you see the best opportuni- er is paying per usage – by the kW hour. testing our solutions in this extreme en- ties for Volvo Penta in the Americas

In addition to the hybrid solution on- vironment and trialing new business today?

I see good opportunities in most seg- board, we have enabled our joystick and models will enable us to continue to in- ments. I think the offshore wind market Dynamic Positioning features to work in novate and explore – all with the aim to is a very interesting one, [as it leverages electric mode. deliver an unrivaled experience on the not only our technical solutions, but our This gives the operator the ultimate water – in this case, helping to enable corporate values, too]. I think the pilot comfort – docking and slow cruising in the ultimate adventure at sea. boat industry is interesting too, and

I was out on a pilot boat [recently] to understand the reliability, quality and power needed. In summary, we are present in the most important commer- cial marine segments. Our unique IMO

III solutions can also be considered for barge applications, and markets we serve include: Fishing, Tug and push boats, Pilot boats, Parasails, Barges,

Crew transfer, Patrol boats, Fire boats,

Taxi boats and Passenger vessels.

This audience likes a good case study. Is there a vessel installation or some type of case study that you believe exhibits the strength of the

Volvo Penta’s offer to the commercial maritime market?

There is one, but I only watched it on video: Kvitbjørn the hybrid vessel that we have in Svalbard at the North Arctic.

That’s a best-in-class example of where we’re headed for the future. It’s a hy- brid vessel with a top speed about 30-32 knots and cruising speed of 24-25 knots with a range of 500 nautical miles. And it’s really impressive considering it’s a hybrid technology, it’s fairly new and it’s in pretty tough conditions. Here we www.marinelink.com 29

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