Rolls-Royce package for COSCO vessels

The delivery will comprise ship design and an integrated

systems package including MTU-engines, a propulsion system, a power electrical

system and a bulk handling system. Deck machinery and an automation and control

system will also be supplied, along with a dynamic positioning system that uses

satellite technology to automatically maintain the vessel’s position without

anchoring.

Ronny Pål Kvalsvik,

vice president, sales and contract – offshore, Rolls-Royce, said: “This new

design was developed in cooperation between Rolls-Royce, the ship owner and the

yard. We are of course very pleased that the confidence they have shown in us

is now confirmed through the realisation of these options.”

The two Rolls-Royce

UT 771 WP platform supply vessels (PSVs) will feature the wave piercing bow

designed to pierce through waves in rough seas, allowing the vessel to keep a

more constant speed, reduce fuel consumption and increase onboard safety.

This order

represents the exercise of an option for a further two vessels contained in an

initial contract for two vessels with the same yard and owner signed in October

2013. All four vessels will be added to the fleet of two UT vessels already

operated by Chellsea.

Delivery is

scheduled for late 2015 and early 2016.

Rolls-Royce package for COSCO vessels