NEW
MAN announces V8 yacht engines with SCR catalyst
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Munich, Germany-based MAN Engines launched a new series of V8 yacht engines at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The new engines, equipped with an SCR catalytic converter, extend the company’s existing lineup of product with IMO Tier III certification. MAN Engines says its new IMO Tier III V8 product will allow the firm to satisfy demand for lower emission propulsion options across a wider range of vessels.
The new marine V8s, including models in the 1,000hp
to 1,300hp (735kW to 956kW) range, join MAN’s existing line of V12 IMO Tier III product to bring lower- emission options to a wider range of vessels, according to MAN Engines head of sales, Reiner Rössner. “By expanding
the portfolio to include additional V8 engines in IMO Tier III, we are simplifying our customers’ business,” he said, “while expanding sales opportunities for additional boat series and to additional markets.”
The new engines are said to be approved for use with regenerative diesel, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). End-user customers can either blend HVO with conventional diesel fuel or use it as a full replacement in order to reduce GHG emissions in exhaust gas by up to 90%.
Azimut partners with Google to bring AI on board
Azimut has revealed details of a new joint collaboration with Google Cloud and digital media firm Reply, which brings AI capabilities on board its yachts. The new Magellano 60 has been chosen to bring the AI of Google Cloud and Reply on board for the first time.
Azimut says it has created a proprietary app that leverages Google Cloud data management and analysis, and speech-to-text capacities included in its Vertex AI solution, to combine boat management and smart home functionality for the first time. These features allow captains and owners to interact with the yacht through voice commands or access the system remotely.
The beta version, which has been installed on board the Magellano 60 for testing, controls the entertainment, lighting and climate systems, as well as the appliances. It also displays up-to-date information from the main computer, allowing real-time water and fuel monitoring and supporting the optimisation of resource management. Additionally, security cameras can be installed and integrated to remotely monitor the yacht.
“We are thrilled to support Azimut in its digital transformation path leveraging Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence solutions to help them provide their customers with a better experience onboard and develop new standards of innovation in their industry,” says Fabio Fregi, country manager Italy Google Cloud.
App or MFD advanced TankAssure monitoring system
For generations, recreational and commercial boat owners have put up with finicky, inaccurate internal mechanical float sensors on holding tanks, as well as the ensuing hassles of maintenance and repair. The new TankAssure monitoring system from Raritan changes this. Ideal for OEM and refit, the sealed and submersible plug-and-play sensor minimizes wiring complexity and simplifies the installation process. It provides precise readings via the Raritan TankAssure companion app or simple readings through the LED panel. With an optional adapter, the device will display data on an NMEA 2000® networked MFD.
Made in the USA, the maintenance-free TankAssure has a durable, rust-proof stainless steel sensor housing for reliability and a long service life. It comes with a 25’ sensor cable. TankAssure works with black, grey and potable water tanks of any material up to 40” H and isn’t affected by sludge or foam buildup, nor changes in conductivity or temperature. Should an obstruction interfere with a holding tank vent, Blocked Vent Detection technology alerts the user and helps in diagnosing the issue.
The Raritan TankAssure accommodates a wide range of installation locations, mounts through the top or side of a tank and utilizes a choice of a 1” or 1-1/2” NPT fitting or a 2-1/2” hole with a Uniseal fitting. The device runs on 10–27V DC.
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