Systems solutions

Equipment supply for offshore vessels includes:

• Design and ship systems
• Cranes
• Launch & recovery systems
• Propulsion systems
• Manoeuvring systems
• Thruster systems
• Power electric systems
• Deck machinery
• Safer deck operation systems
• Automation & control systems 

As offshore oil and gas field activities take place in increasingly deep water, with the emphasis on subsea work, the challenges grow. The vessels and applications become more complex and need specialised systems to perform more demanding tasks in harsh weather conditions.

Rolls- Royce has the insight and technology to provide you with cutting- edge system solutions and equipment for propulsion, dynamic position and automated deck operations, that will make a difference to your offshore operation.

Safer deck operation systems have been continuously developed in close cooperation with owners and operators, and are optimised for extreme working conditions to meet strict regulations.

Today, our winches and launch and recovery systems set the standard in the offshore sector. Deep-water anchor-handling requires powerful winches and our low-pressure high-torque driven winches are legendary worldwide for their operational properties and longevity.

Rolls-Royce also designs deck machinery with heave compensated solutions with fibre rope for ultra-deep water operations. Reliable and accurate manoeuvring is essential for the performance of precision offshore tasks. Rolls-Royce is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion and thruster systems, providing optimal thrust and efficiency for dynamic positioning, manoeuvring and propulsion.

It is our continuing goal to maximise the value, efficiency and safety of our customers’ operations through development of technically advanced products, integrated into complete systems and supported by a comprehensive global service network.

What next...

• Download the Design & Ship Technology brochure  (PDF 9734 Kb)
• Contact Rolls-Royce to discuss your individual requirements

Equipment supply for merchant vessels includes:

• Design & ship systems
• Thruster systems
• Propulsion systems
• Manoeuvring systems
• Waterjet propulsion
• Deck machinery
• Promas
• Stabilisers
• Power electric systems
• Automation systems & control

In addition to designs for merchant vessels, Rolls-Royce meets the growing requirements for fully integrated systems with innovative and competitive solutions that deliver low life-cycle cost and less environmental impact.

We provide a wide range of equipment, comprising engines, reduction gears, propellers, rudders, steering gear, stabilisers, thrusters and deck machinery, seamlessly integrated with our automation and control and power electric systems.

As many merchant vessels operate in Emission Control Areas, exhaust emissions are of prime importance. The pressure is high to optimise performance and minimise the power requirement in actual sea states.

Rolls-Royce has designed a new bow form which gives significantly better performance in a seaway, minimised speed loss, reduced impact and, therefore, less risk of hull plate deformation in the forebody in high seas.

An effective way of cutting exhaust emissions is to switch to LNG fuel and a number of Rolls-Royce designs, ranging from ferries to coastal and short sea vessels are already in service meeting future IMO requirements for both NOx and SOx emissions with our gas engines.

Our Promas propulsion system features a CP propeller integrated into the rudder with a hubcap and bulb to increase the propulsive efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and therefore emissions.

Due to the excellent low load, variable speed performance of the Rolls-Royce gas engines and cutting-edge technology, such as the hybrid shaft generator system, efficient operation is possible without compromising functionality over the vessel's entire operating profile.

As a dedicated system integrator, Rolls- Royce ensures all proprietary equipment functions coherently and safely.

Our solutions are based on the latest technology and close customer cooperation throughout all projects. In addition, you can benefit from our Global Support Network.

What next...

• Download the Design & Ship Technology brochure  (PDF 9734 Kb)
• Contact Rolls-Royce to discuss your individual requirements