Propulsion and manoeuvring
Key attributes for offshore support and service vessels centre on their power, stability, manoeuvrability and reliability as they handle bulk loads, transport key equipment and resources or, when required to do so, stay on station whatever the weather conditions and sea state.
Operators in the competitive and high-cost oil and gas industry demand precise, controllable and reliable power for propulsion, manoeuvring and dynamic positioning to execute whatever challenging duties they are tasked with tasks with pinpoint accuracy.
Rolls-Royce is an acknowledged world leader in the offshore support and service sector, designing and manufacturing an extensive range of propulsion and manoeuvring systems, including:
- Diesel and gas engines
- Controllable and fixed-pitch propellers and reduction gear
- Rudders and steering gear
- Azimuth thrusters
- Tunnel thrusters
- Podded propulsors:
- Monitored and automated dynamic positioning systems