High-speed vessels

Rolls-Royce has played a leading role in the development of new concepts for high-speed cargo and passenger vessels in operation all over the world.

High-speed RoRo vessel, NVC 920-C. This NVC-Design is arranged for trailers and general RoRo cargo on two decks. The vessel is designed for high-speed and high deadweight. The propulsion plant has two MT30 gas turbines and two waterjets . The structural strength of the vessel and the hull form are designed for operation in very rough conditions at high-speed.

The NVC-Design™ for high-speed cargo vessels ensures low fuel consumption and high deadweight, thanks to high-tensile steel used in the hull in combination with the aluminium alloy used in the superstructure.

The vessel’s speed ranges between 25 and 45 knots when loaded, and features a water jet propulsion system with diesel engines and/or gas turbines. The wave-piercing bow is excellent with regard to sea-keeping and slamming.

The NVC-Design for high-speed passenger vessels is based on a monohull design, with a wave-piercing bow. This combination provides excellent sea-keeping and low fuel consumption with high dead weight and low noise and vibration levels in the living quarters. The vessel’s slender fore-ship in the hull ensures better passenger comfort and reduced potential damage in rough seas.