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PROTACON MARINE NEWS
Protacon , a leading company in providing modernisations for ice breaker propulsion systems , will place a stronger focus on the marine business .
“ We can guarantee high reliability thanks to true partnerships with leading product manufacturers . We use the latest product knowhow in our own applications ,” says Marko Loisa from Protacon .
During the second half of last year , Protacon successfully commissioned electric propulsion drives for two Swedish icebreakers , Atle and Frej . The project schedule for Frej was particularly tight because of its use in arctic operations during the summer . Nevertheless , the new systems were started up ahead of the schedule and the modernised systems operated faultlessly throughout the winter without any off hire periods . Examples of smaller projects include engineering and component deliveries for the modernisation of the rudder indication system of Stena Spirit , as well as services for the old propulsion drives and data logging system of Frej for the purposes of arctic operations .
Marko Loisa from Protacon says : “ We can already offer automation systems and large drives products including generators and motors for all marine requirements using off-the-shelf components . Here , we can guarantee high reliability thanks to true partnerships with leading product manufacturers . We use the latest product knowhow in our own applications .”
This year ’ s projects include an upgrade of the icebreaker Ymer to include similar reserve drive and operating systems as were provided for Frej and Atle , implementation of a variable diesel speed application , and specification of a hybrid icebreaker .
“ To serve ship owners and shipyard customers better and on a global scale , our portfolio will encompass the entire powertrain for propulsion systems and power generation ranging from vessel steering to propelling – also including hybrid systems . Our products will include marine navigation , positioning and propeller systems . Here , we can also rely on our trusted partners . We have already proven our strength in large marine projects , and a wider product range will give even more to our customers and for ourselves ”, Marko Loisa explains . n
More information : www . protacon . com
44 seatec 2 / 2016