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marine electronics. EU RCD and US EPA Tier II regulations and are also
Existing Wesmar stabilisers users can upgrade to the in line with the very stringent EPA Tier III regula-
new DSP4800 system using existing cables and connec- tions that will come into force in 2012.
tors. The brand also offers an upgrade package including
cables for electronic retrofits of other stabiliser brands. Electronic navigation
Wesmar is showcasing the DSP4800 series at a variety
of 2010 winter boat shows.
Sperry Marine fits
radars for Sydney
Propulsion
Volvo Penta adds
ferries
more to IPS system
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine
business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the
Volvo Penta has revolutionised the market for Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet.
traditional inboard installations with its IPS system. Sydney Harbour Ferries will fit the Sperry Marine
The programme is now being expanded further with new-generation VisionMaster FT chart radars on all
new and larger drive units, coupled to the 12litre 28 vessels in the fleet. Electrotech Australia Pty Ltd,
engine. Volvo Penta is also due to launch a further Sperry Marine’s licensed sales and service represent-
two power classes – IPS1050 and IPS1200 – in the ative in Australia, will install and commission the
third quarter of 2010. radars and will provide technical support through its
With forward-facing and efficient propellers, the Sydney office.
IPS system is the market leader in ‘pod installa- Vice-president of Naval Systems International
tions’, which has largely replaced the boat industry’s at Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine’s naval
traditional shaft installations. The first stage of the and marine systems division, J Nolasco DaCunha,
IPS system was based on Volvo Penta’s 4 and 6litre said: “The VisionMaster FT chart radars enhance
diesel engines. In 2009, two new power classes were situational awareness for watch officers by provid-
launched with larger drive units based on Volvo ing an overlay of radar images on a detailed
Penta’s 11litres engines. electronic chart display. These new-generation radars
Later in 2010 Volvo Penta is launching a third stage employ advanced digital technology for automatic
based on the Volvo group’s 13litre engines. The two clutter suppression, providing a clearer picture
new IPS drive packages will generate the equivalent of radar targets under difficult weather and
of 1050hp and 1200hp, respectively, compared with sea conditions.”
conventional inboard installations. This will mean General manager of Electrotech, Stephen Renkert,
that Volvo Penta can offer the IPS systems for boats added: “An important factor is the 24/7 availability of
of up to 30m loa. local support from our fully equipped service workshop
The new units will be larger and more powerful IPS and technical facilities in Sydney. For a ferry service
drive units than Volvo Penta has produced before, and running on fixed schedules, it is critically important to
will also include a new series of propellers to accompany avoid downtime for repairs and maintenance.”
them. The larger engines with higher power output and Sydney Harbour Ferries operates a fleet of 28 vessels,
higher torque make large demands on the drive units, which transport more than 14 million passengers and
in turn requiring them to be more powerful. travel more than 1.3 million km/yr. The extensive ferry
The underwater body and propellers have been network connects 39 destinations, including Parramatta,
developed with the help of advanced computerised Manly and Watson’s Bay, from its hub at Circular Quay
models together with extensive cavitation tunnel on Sydney’s waterfront.
tests and tests in boats. The result is a highly efficient
integrated system for propulsion. Safety and lifesaving
Volvo Penta covers the whole speed range for the
IPS1050 and IPS1200, from about 28 to about 40kts,
Cosalt lifejackets
with seven highly effective propeller packages, which
for Queen Elizabeth
are available as standard products.
The engine for the new power classes is Volvo Cunard’s new £365million (US$564.8 million) cruise
Penta’s 13litre engine equipped with dual-stage turbo liner, Queen Elizabeth, will be launched with Cosalt
technology, the D13, developing 800 and 900hp, Premier lifejackets onboard when she sets sail on her
respectively. This 13litre engine has been developed maiden voyage in October 2010.
and designed with the help of ultramodern diesel The order of 5500 lifejackets is the second contract
engine technology. that Cosalt has won to supply Cunard with Premier
Total emissions from the new units will meet the lifejackets in 2010. An order for 7500 units has
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