Propulsion and Manoeuvring for offshore exploration and production
For offshore vessels supporting the exploration and production of new reserves of oil and gas, a key attribute is the ability to stay on station whatever the weather conditions and sea state.
Drillships, semi-submersible drilling rigs, and FPSO and construction vessels all demand precise, controllable and reliable power for propulsion, manoeuvring and dynamic positioning to execute challenging tasks with pinpoint accuracy in this competitive and high-cost industry.
Rolls-Royce designs and manufactures the widest range of propulsion and manoeuvring systems available to companies in the offshore oil and gas business. Among this extensive product range are:
- Diesel and gas engines
- Controllable and fixed-pitch propellers and reduction gear
- Rudders and steering gear
- Tunnel thrusters
- Podded azimuth propulsors
- Thrusters
- Monitored and automated dynamic positioning systems