Marine propulsion system provider GE Marine has been selected by Norwegian shipping company Bastø Fosen to provide the marine diesel engines for its new and re-powered vessels.
Under the contract, GE Marine will provide six eight-cylinder, in-line engines for three new ferries and two 16-cylinder V engines for two existing vessels, Bastø I and Bastø II.
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Bastø Fosen CFO Stein Andre Herigstad said: "We chose the new GE Marine engines for their ability to meet IMO Tier III emissions requirements without urea after treatment.
"We value their reliability and low fuel consumption."
The re-powered vessels are expected to start operation in early 2016, while the delivery of new ferries is scheduled later in the year.
GE Marine general manager Afra Gerstenfeld said: "We look forward to providing our advanced technology IMO Tier III solution, which operates more efficiently and meets the most stringent global environmental regulations to date."
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