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Auxiliaries and generating sets
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GREENER FUTURE Together with safety and quality, the environment is one of Volvo's core values. "The Volvo Penta Green Commitment" is the comprehensive theme for all our efforts in this field, such as: • Revolutionary drive systems that drastically reduce fuel consumption and C02 • Marine gensets running on low sulphur diesel oil - drastically reducing harmful emissions. • Ultramodern engines that combine higher performance with emission compliance - well in advance of new regulations. • Diesel-electric propulsion leadership. • Development of diesel engines that can operate on future renewable fuels. • Massive investments in research and development of catalytic technology for effective exhaust after treatment. With a worldwide trend towards moving cargo and passengers from road to sea, the Volvo Penta Green commitment can be a major improvement for the environment. UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDS Complete and classified generating sets All Volvo Penta gensets are delivered complete and tested, ready for installation on board. All equipment and sets are type approved by the major classification societies and can be delivered with certification. Compact yet easy to service Engines and gensets that occupy less space in the engine room but still provide good service accessibility have always been a hallmark of Volvo Penta. Our range is designed for fast and trouble- free service operations and most engines support the use of computerised diagnostics tools which facilitate fault-tracing. Fully compatible monitoring systems Based on the Modbus protocol and equipped with a large number of hardwire contacts, the Volvo Penta control and monitoring system enables fast and safe integration with most switchboards and power management systems available on the market. The monitoring system and its range of functions - e.g. auto-start, shut- down and alarms - comply with all international Wide range of options The range of accessories and extra equipment - including shaft generators, box coolers and sound boxes - ensures that virtually any requirement can FULL SUPPORT FROM SPECIFICATION TO SERVICING With a solid financial base provided by the Volvo Group, Volvo Penta continues to invest in product renewal programs as well as in expanding our range of services with the aim of ensuring long-term security, reliability and low operating costs. INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION SUPPORT We provide professional application support throughout the installation process. A representative of our service organisation is present at start-up and commissioning in order to ensure that installation complies fully with Volvo Penta's requirements. Drawings, installation instructions and rich technical documentation are delivered with every generating set. 1 GLOBAL PARTS AND SERVICE NETWORK The world-wide Volvo Penta network of dedicated marine commercial specialists provides skilled service and support. Genuine Volvo Penta Parts are readily available thanks to an advanced distribution network. Orders can be placed around the clock. Genuine Volvo Penta Parts are available even for engines that went out of production 15 years ago. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: VOLVO PENTA ACTION SERVICE Volvo Penta Action Service provides emergency assistance 24 hours a day, all the year round, in Europe and the USA. With Volvo Penta on board, help is just a phone call away. Volvo Penta Action Service is available round the clock. This document is not contractual - Volvo Penta reserves the right to modity any ot the characteristics stated in this torm without turther notice in a constant effort to improve the quality of its products. For specific information on a certain generating set or auxiliary, please ask your dealer or visit our website www.volvopentacom. The engines and generating sets in the pictures may be fitted with extra optional equipment.

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THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR YOUR SHIP'S ONBOARD POWER REQUIREMENTS OPTIMISED OPERATIONAL COSTS With expertise in marine power engineering, a broad range of reliable marine diesel engines and collaboration with leading component manufacturers, Volvo Penta offers complete and cost-efficient onboard power solutions. Our auxiliary engines and complete generating sets are famous for their technical qualities and superior reliability standards. Moreover, we supply a wide range of services that optimise your investment. And we provide worldwide support. As a part of the Volvo Group, we have access...

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