Marine

With over 80 per cent of global commercial shipbuilding taking place in Asia, Rolls-Royce recently relocated its global headquarters for the Marine business to Singapore, bringing the Group closer to the customer base. The company had already placed its Global Headquarters for Marine Services and the regional headquarters for the Commercial Marine business – covering Asia, the Middle East, India and Australia – in Singapore. The operations also house one of Rolls-Royce’s global repair and overhaul service centres. Rolls-Royce stands out as well for being the only company to offer an expanded OEM warranty.

A ship design office, which carries out work for offshore supply vessels, merchant, tugs, over 35 UT design vessels and specialist naval sectors in Asia, was established in Singapore in 1999. The office also offers conversion and modification of offshore vessels. Linked to the global design centre in Norway, the Asia centre creates customer specific turnkey solutions locally.

Rolls-Royce is the global leader in marine power systems and is building upon its existing expertise, and range of products and services. There are four operating units:

• Propulsion
• Engines
• Deck machinery
• Marine technology and global support

Customers in the Singapore marine sector include Jaya Holdings, Keppel Offshore, Neptune Orient Line, PSA Marine, Republic of Singapore Navy, ST Marine and Swire Pacific Offshore.