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PRODUCTS

New Module for GHS

The new GHS SeaKeeping Option- al Module is based upon a linear, 6-degree-of-freedom, frequency- domain, strip-theory method with variable heading and forward speed

Shock Defender Matting terms. The module is fully inte- for High Speed Craft

Volvo Penta’s Hybrid grated with GHS, meaning loading

Marine Propulsion Concept Viconic Defense has launched a condition and hydrostatic informa-

Designed to enable zero emission shock-mitigating boat matting tion is automatically accessed. This running for marine vessels, Volvo product called Shock Defender. also means SK requires few input

Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept Leveraging proven energy absorb- parameters, offering ease of use. for its IPS propulsion system. The ing technology for blast-mitigation

Comprehensive reports include a electric-only mode allows entry into and vehicle occupant survivability summary of input parameters fol- environmentally sensitive zones, as solutions, the low-cost boat matting lowed by sections for each mode. well as offering enhanced onboard provides superior shock-mitigation www.ghsport.com/sk.htm comfort and boat handling charac- on high speed watercraft. Working teristics. Designed to extend further with the Navy’s NAVSEA Combat-

IPS’s advantage, the hybrid variant ant Craft Division (CCD) the Shock will also bring additional bene