Al Masaood Power Division, part of Al Masaood Group, is exhibiting the latest innovative marine technologies at Seatrade Offshore Marine and Workboats Middle East which will run till 24 September at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Representing two of most reputable manufacturers in the maritime sector MTU and Volvo Penta, the division will be showcasing MTU’s latest Simulator of Blue Vision New Generation ‘Advanced’ Control and Monitoring system in addition to its advanced Hybrid Propulsion system.
Robert Schwarz, Chief Operating Officer, Al Masaood Group, said: “Our Power Division has established and maintained its leading position in industrial maritime development over many decades through our expertise in the power and marine sectors. We offer a broad range of the best in-class services; specializing in project planning for marine propulsion systems, project management from offer to handover, installation and commissioning management, maintenance, and components and spare parts solutions. All of these are delivered by a highly-qualified and dedicated team of industry professionals who have been integral to the significant contribution that we have made as part of the UAE’s pioneering role as a global maritime hub.”
Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager, Al Masaood Power Division, said: “The solutions that we are currently showcasing at this year’s event comprise the very latest technologies and are certain to facilitate sustainability and progress throughout the industry moving forward. This past period has seen multiple successes for Al Masaood Power Division as we became an authorized distributor for Volvo Penta in Bahrain following a thriving partnership with the Swedish company in UAE for over 3 decades.
“The Division has also successfully commissioned and delivered 3 patrol boats for a governmental authority in a neighbouring country, totaling 13 overall in the last two years. Each vessel equipped with twin Volvo Penta D13-700 Engines accompanied with an EVS engine management system developed in-house by Volvo Penta – Sweden. Furthermore, we commissioned and delivered 10 crew and pilot boats to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) that were built by Grandweld Shipyard at their Dubai Maritime City facility. Each of these vessels are equipped with MTU Marine Diesel Engines model 16V200M72, each rated at 1930hp at 2250 RPM, and MTU Blue Vision New Generation Advanced Control and Monitoring system.