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Power & Propulsion

SCHOTTEL Inc Scania U.S.A. Inc. recording dozens of recent deliveries for new vessels and Group. Thanks to a decades-long presence in the U.S. repowers in these markets. and generous space and repair facilities in Houma, La.,

Scania is driving the shift toward a sustainable transport SCHOTTEL Inc is regarded as a propulsion expert for system, having developed an in-house hybrid and fully elec- the U.S. and Canadian maritime markets, currently sup- tric power systems concept designed to signi? cantly reduce porting more than 500 vessels in North America with fuel consumption while lowering operational costs, noise parts and service. and emissions. The system will offer potential CO2 emission The SCHOTTEL Group is one of the world’s leading reduction of up to 92%. Scania’s ? rst marine electri? ed pow- manufacturers of steerable propulsion systems for ships er systems concept with a hybrid application is now ferrying and offshore applications. Founded in 1921, the company commuters on behalf of Stockholm Transport. The hybrid has been developing and manufacturing azimuth propul- electric system combines an e-machine with a combustion sion and complete propulsion systems with power ratings engine – either together or as stand-alone power sources. of up to 30 MW for vessels of all sizes and types. The com-

Scania is committed to achieving the Paris agreement pany has been developing and manufacturing azimuth goals of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-indus- propulsion and complete propulsion systems with power trial levels. Scania has pledged to cut CO2 emissions from ratings of up to 30 MW for vessels of all sizes and types, its own operations by 50% by 2025, and reduce emissions for almost 70 years. Around 100 sales and service locations from its products by 20% during the same period. worldwide ensure customer proximity.

Among recent highlights for SCHOTTEL are deliver- ies for Crowley’s new ATB Aveogan, working for Crowley

Fuels LLC in Alaska; two hybrid ferries for BC Ferries in

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Victoria; McAllister Towing’s newest tug Eileen McAllis-

SCHOTTEL Inc is a subsidiary of the global sales ter built at Washburn & Doughty; and the tug Gemini for and service network from the German SCHOTTEL G&H Towing. Schottel has also secured recent contracts

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