Ship&Offshore | Issue 02/2024
New ‘helm-to-propeller’ control system launched
Volvo Penta has unveiled a new electronic vessel control system, the IPS Professional Platform, capable of integrating between four and eight different power sources for small commercial vessels and superyachts. Designed to provide unparalleled flexibility, the system will manage combustion engines operating on renewable fuels as well as hybrid and electric sources of power. Dual power propulsion and ‘smart’ features will cover ‘Eco Mode’, assisted docking, and dynamic positioning. The platform has been designed to integrate new sources of power that may become available in the future, the company explained....