- Order for 16 mtu 20V 4000 M65L gensets made in Germany signed
- mtu variable speed gensets fulfil IMO III emissions directive
- Rolls-Royce scope of delivery now encompasses onboard power and automation solutions
DAMEN Naval and Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems have signed a contract to deliver 16 mtu diesel generator sets, for the four new F126 Frigates for the German Navy. Although DAMEN and Rolls-Royce, whose business unit Power Systems is based in Friedrichshafen, Germany, have a long-standing cooperation in shipbuilding, this is the first time a contract has been awarded for mtu naval diesel generator sets. According to Managing Director of DAMEN Naval, Hein van Ameijden, the choice was based on Rolls-Royce’s high-end naval-oriented mtu solutions and experience on the high-end naval market. “We are delighted to announce the news of this contract and the fact we have found another German partner for this prestigious and important project for the Bundeswehr. We look forward to working with Rolls-Royce and its mtu solutions again.”
Efficiency, fuel savings and maintenance reductions
The onboard power of each F126 vessel will be provided by four mtu Series 4000 variable speed gensets. These high performance gensets are the most environmentally friendly naval gensets Rolls-Royce has ever produced: They meet the requirements of the IMO III emissions directive thanks to state-of-the-art mtu selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. Due to their variable speed capability, the engines can be operated efficiently, saving fuel and reducing maintenance. The agreement also includes an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package. It is the second F126 contract awarded to Rolls-Royce; earlier this year DAMEN Naval chose the company to supply the automation solutions mtu NautIQ Master and mtu NautIQ Foresight.
Paul Röck, Director Sales Governmental at Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems, said: “We are extremely proud to once again be chosen by DAMEN Naval as partner in this very important and prestigious project. Our advanced sustainable solutions for both power and control of the F126 vessels will play a key role in ensuring the frigates’ reliability, efficiency, and operational success.”