Benefits
- NOx emissions lower than the limits established by the IMO Tier III
- High level of acceptance and load shedding, which gives the solution great flexibility in the usual operations of the vessel
The Opportunity
Despite not being included within the areas declared ECA by the MARPOL, the Mediterranean Sea, is among the future candidates to be part of it.
All agents operating in this area are considering adopting more environmentally friendly solutions, including Balearia.
The ‘Margarita Salas’ vessel, built by Astilleros Armon in Gijón, is a 125 meters long Fast Ferry that will cover the line between Denia and Palma de Mallorca, with a capacity of 1,200 passengers and 400 vehicles.
The Solution
- Guascor Energy has supplied, for the ”Margarita Salas”, two G-24SL gas generator sets of 430 kVA at 50Hz, for the electrical supply of all the vessel’s services, including maneuvers in port. The auxiliary gas generation system is part of an integral propulsion/generation system additionally composed of four other groups dual-fuel propellants.
The whole system complies with the strictest safety requirements certified by Bureau Veritas while the emissions levels are below those required by IMO Tier III.
The Business
Guascor Energy is a leading company with more than 55 years of experience in the design and manufacture of diesel and gas internal combustion engines with its own technology. The company offers some of the most efficient and environmentally friendly technology platforms, products and services in distributed power generation for oil and gas, industrial, institutional, commercial clients and rural electrification programs.
In addition, our offer is completed by a range of diesel engines for marine applications for both propulsion and on-board generation.
A complete product range which meets the strictest regulatory and safety requirements always adapting to the customer´s needs.
Guascor Energy has a network of more than 50 distributors and partners worldwide, which in addition to our own staff, allows us to provide unparalleled proximity and respond to the specific needs of each of our customers at a fast and personalized pace.
