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Maritime Electromobility

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

the silent future of tourism...

Communication. Co-operation. Collaboration. For Coast Guard and Patrol Boats, Workboats, Short Sea Vessels and River Transports, Offshore Support Vessels and Passenger Vessels. For a competitive advantage with low total cost of ownership backed up by global service and support. For responsive power and drivability. For exceptional reliability and maximum uptime. For marine auxiliary systems, marine generators and complete marine propulsion solutions. When there is no room for error or failure the choice is Volvo Penta and Don Morton Power & Propulsion.

Case Study:

Marell Boats and Arctic tourism operator Hurtigruten Svalbard recently celebrated the launch of a new ground breaking hybrid electric vessel powered by Volvo Penta. Designed for eco tourism the Marell M15 vessel Kvitbjørn showcases advancements in maritime electromobility and is a perfect real world example of the sustainable silent future of tourism and exploration in the harshest of climates.

Every year tourists flock to a remote archipelago in Norway to see its unique wildlife – the walrus, puffins, seals and whales. Powered by a complete helm to propeller Volvo Penta twin D4-320 DPI Aquamatic hybrid electric solution and with a cruising speed of 24 knots the Kvitbjørn showcases advancements in maritime electromobility and the manner in which tourists may experience these natural wonders. To read the full story please follows the Volvo Penta website link below.

Volvo Penta & Hurtigruten Svalbard > 

Information contained within the article and rights of use remain the property of Volvo Penta, the Volvo Group, marinelink.com and maritime-professionals.com and inews. Image copyright Daniel John Benton - Walrus in Svalbards waters. No matter where in the world your journey takes you, no matter where your operation is – Volvo Penta is never far away.

About Us:

Transparency. Respect. Trust. Don Morton Power & Propulsion is the official Volvo Penta Oceania Sales and Service Centre for South Australia. Don Morton Power & Propulsion is responsible for all Volvo Penta Industrial Off Road and Marine sales and service inquiries for South Australia. With access to all major Australian road, rail and air transportation routes we can provide you with direct access to the right part for the job at the right time together with a customised whole of life product service and support solution. We are Don Morton Power & Propulsion.

Quick Links:

Volvo Penta Oceania Dealers in South Australia:  

Don Morton Power & Propulsion
Authorised Volvo Penta Centre

70 Humphries Terrace, Kilkenny SA 5009
Phone: (08) 8347 0011
donmorton.com.au

Anthony Squire Diesel Services
35 Woodlands Terrace, Edwardstown SA 5039
Phone: (08) 8277 1825
anthonysquirediesel.com.au

Ashbrook Diesel Pty Ltd 
14 Elizabeth St, Port Macdonnell SA 5291
Phone: (08) 8738 2028
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Can Do Marine 
38 Chatfield Terrace, Wallaroo SA 5556
Phone: (08) 8823 3025
candomarine.com.au

West Coast Diesel Service 
32 St Andrews Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606
|Phone: (08) 8682 1753
Volvo Penta Oceania Dealers in Australia:   

Don Morton Power & Propulsion
Authorised Volvo Penta Centre

70 Humphries Terrace, Kilkenny SA 5009
Phone: (08) 8347 0011
donmorton.com.au 

Aqua Power Marine
9 Hi Tech Place, Seaford VIC 3198
Phone: (03) 8796  3900

Ches Power Group 
Barrington Street, Bibra Lake WA 6163
Phone: (08) 6144 3111

Fenquin 
Williamson Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565
Phone: (02) 9605 5522

Parker Marine 
Sustainable Avenue, Bibra Lake WA 6163
Phone: (08) 9418 6961 

Seamech
Alexandra Place, Murarrie Queensland 4172
Phone: (07) 3890 7615

Seapower
79 Forsyth Street, Fremantle WA 6163
Phone: (08) 9335 9777

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