Wartsila wins 6.2 million $ contract

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Wartsila wins 6.2 million $ contract

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I always seem to roll my eyes when I read Canadian generated marine news because they never get it right. Upgrading a propulsion system doesn't necessarily mean the engines.

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Yeah I was wondering about that. I assume its to replace the 1100's problematic Alco 251? What exactly is being done.
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I believe the cyclos and prop control. The Anne Harvey had severe flooding in the motor room that wicked forward through wiring.
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