Rolls-Royce has won a £ 12 million order to design and equip two platform supply vessels (PSVs) for Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries. The vessels will be built at Jiangsu in China.
Rolls-Royce UT 755 LN vessels are designed specifically for transporting solid and liquid cargo to and from offshore oil and gas platforms world wide. Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries is a new client for Rolls-Royce. Through the contract the company hopes to strengthen its presence in China.
Power System
In addition to the design, Rolls-Royce will supply an extensive range of onboard equipment, including main engines, propulsion system, thrusters, automation and control systems, deck machinery, bulk handling systems, rudders, steering gears and shaft generators.
UT 755 Design
Since the first UT 755 was delivered in 1996, more than 180 vessels of this design have gone into service, or are on order, worldwide. Increasingly efficient hull designs, diesel electric propulsion technology and design solutions that minimise environmental impact and improve the comfort and safety of the crew are hallmarks of the newer UT 755 models.
The vessels are due for delivery in 2014.
