Rolls-Royce - The Force in Marine Solutions

The marine business of Rolls-Royce represents the greatest accumulation of marine propulsion, engineering and hydrodynamic knowledge, skills and expertise in the world. Rolls-Royce is a major supplier of propulsion systems, manoeuvring and steering systems, engines, deck machinery and ship design services for most types of vessels including cargo carriers, offshore vessels, cruise and passenger ships, tugs, workboats and coastal ferries; fishing vessels and naval ships.

SHIP DESIGN, EQUIPMENT AND INTEGRATED SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS

• Design and Ship Systems - NVC-Design ; Tailored equipment ; Consultancy ; Finance
• Propulsion Systems - C.P. propellers ; F.P. propellers ; Adjustable bolted propellers (ABP) ; Reduction gears ; Turbines and diesel engines
• Pod Propulsion - 360° azimuthing electric propulsion unit
• Thruster Systems - Tunnel thrusters ; Azimuth thrusters
• Manoeuvring Systems - Steering gears; Rudders; Thrusters
• Water Jet Propulsion - Water jets; Turbines ; Reduction gears
• Deck Machinery - Anchoring and Mooring systems
• Stabilisers - Folding fin stabilizers ; Non retractable stabilisers
• Bearings - Thrust bearings ; Propeller Shaft bearings ; Bulkhead sealing glands

Today more than 20,000 commercial and naval vessels use Rolls-Royce equipment and the company also powers 400 ships in 30 navies.

EQUIPMENT PORTFOLIO

As well as its renowned range of diesel engines and gas turbines, which have been supplied to more than 30 navies worldwide, the Rolls-Royce marine equipment portfolio now also features famous product names such as Bergen (engines), Bird-Johnson (propellers), Brown Brothers (steering gear and stabilizers), Frydenbö (steering gear), Kamewa (water jets), Kamewa Ulstein (propellers and thrusters), Mermaid (pod propulsion systems), Michell (bearings), NVC-Design (vessel design), Rauma Brattvaag (deck machinery), Tenfjord (steering gear), Ulstein Aquamaster (thrusters), UMAS (automation) and UT-Design (vessel design). Rolls-Royce has forecast that the marine market is growing at four per cent per annum, with power systems accounting for 15 per cent of the market value. The company is committed to providing the optimum power solution that delivers the lowest through-life costs.

PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Rolls-Royce is a major supplier of propulsion systems for the different cargo ship markets. The product range includes controllable pitch propellers, fixed pitch propellers, and various types of azimuth thrusters. Also available is the new Kamewa/Alstom Mermaid pod propulsion system, which differs from other thruster concepts in that an electric propulsion motor is mounted inside the thruster hub.

INTEGRATED STEERING SYSTEM

Integrated steering system packages can include rotary vane steering gears, remote control systems, and flap rudders. With its Tenfjord and Frydenbo brands, Rolls-Royce is the world's largest manufacturer of rotary vane steering gears. These are designed for ease of installation and have the advantage of providing higher rudder angles than conventional piston-type steering machines.

To make full use of the high rudder angles available with rotary vane gears, Rolls-Royce also provides two types of flap rudder designs, the Hinze and high-lift designs. Both utilise an active trailing flap to increase the rudder's net effect in the same way that ailerons operate on aircraft wings.

Also to enhance manoeuvring, Kamewa Ulstein tunnel thrusters use CP or fixed pitch propellers with highly skewed blades for low noise and vibration.

SHIP ENGINES

The Rolls-Royce medium speed Bergen diesel engine portfolio comprises the comprehensive range of established Bergen B, K, the Allen models and newly developed units for main propulsion and auxiliary power generation. The intention is to combine the new Bergen B 32:40 and Allen 5000 ranges of medium speed diesel engines to span outputs from 3MW to 10.5MW.

An all-new Bergen C-type engine is advancing with the main design work now completed. Production plans include marine engines with 5, 6, 8 or 9 cylinders in-line and 12, 16 or 18 in V formation at a rating of about 300kW per cylinder.

GLOBAL SUPPORT NETWORK

Rolls-Royce marine capabilities extend beyond creating and supplying marine solutions and equipment for naval and commercial vessels. Its global support network includes offices and support facilities in 33 countries. Such an organisation is unique, and its scope and capabilities are unparalleled in the marine sector.