System solutions for cruise and ferries
The capability of Rolls-Royce to optimise the integration of hull designs and propulsion systems, ensuring full compatibility between all system components, is of huge benefit to cruise and ferry operators, who see fuel efficiency and passenger comfort as prime business differentiators.
Propulsion systems are developed to customers’ specific requirements within our own hydrodynamic research facilities, ensuring optimum performance in terms of noise, vibration and speed. Our full portfolio of cost-effective equipment solutions includes:
- Propulsion systems
- Azimuth and tunnel thruster systems
- Reciprocating diesel/gas engines and gas turbines
- Podded and integrated propulsors
- Waterjets
- Steering gear and rudders
- Stabilisers
- Deck machinery
- Automated monitoring and control systems
Each of these provides world-class performance – but collectively, operating as fully-integrated, whole-ship systems, they provide life-cycle cost and environmental performance benefits greater than the sum of the individual parts.
This is why Rolls-Royce works very closely with its customers throughout each stage of a project in order to take on board the precise business priorities and develop a bespoke solution that delivers the optimum economical and environmental operation. This approach to customer care yields the additional benefit of full access to the specialist know-how of the original equipment manufacturer.