Marelli branding move

HMS Severn is 79.75loa and utilises a double chine hull form which will provide an improved seakeeping performance compared with the curent Island Class ships as well as superior accommodation. The flexible and efficient design is providing VT with export opportunities, including New Zealand where the design has been short listed to fulfil a similar requirement.Loughborough based alternator and electric motor specialist Amco Marelli Ltd has changed its operating name to Marelli UK Ltd, reflecting closer integration with the Italian manufacturing plant MarelliMotori. Marelli UK, whose markets include shipbuilding and the renewable energy sector, has a portfolio of alternators rated up to 5,000 kVa and a range of electric motors rated up to 4,000 kW.