Category: Volvo

New horizons: 2022’s six big trends in the maritime sector

Southern Power’s, Jacques Brümmer, is driving the vision of climate-neutral marine mobility and envisions this as the future of the marine industry. “I believe that the key strategic direction in the marine space is driving towards hybrid and electric propulsion. For the next 10-15 years, fossil fuels will still dominate the sector, but we will see a huge amount of investment, focus, and dedication from all big OEMs to drive toward this future. The E-mobility trend is here to stay and will be getting stronger year, by year.”

Volvo Penta Easy Boating

Southern Power's OEM Volvo Penta, believe that boating should be as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. Along with Volvo Penta, we therefore use our experience and expertise to supply you with integrated, innovative, easy-to-use and fuel-efficient solutions that will make your boating experience even more...

How are you cooling your marine engine as the summer heat builds?

Some boat owners think that it is sufficient to use automotive antifreeze in their marine engines – but there are two reasons to think again. Quality marine coolants are comprehensively designed to protect engines from the particular hazards of the marine environment; automotive antifreeze is not. Secondly, marine coolants are much less harmful to the environment than auto antifreeze as they use  propylene glycol and not ethylene glycol, which is extremely toxic to the environment.

Hybrid Propulsion system in motor boats

Following the maturation of available technology, Nautic is now able to provide a hybrid propulsion proposal to clients wishing to take advantage of the benefits of operating with hybrid power. Hybrid systems, although requiring a slightly higher initial outlay, are able to deliver about a…