Rolls-Royce to cooperate with Chinese yard on high-speed workboat development

Under the agreement, Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Zhenjiang Shipyard will initially explore business opportunities in the domestic Chinese and provide customers with optimized marine solutions. By bringing together the technical strength and business insight of both parties, the deal is intended to enhance their competitiveness in the commercial marine market.

The agreement’s initial focus is on jointly promoting the development of tugboats with mtu high-speed engines in China. Zhenjiang Shipyard is the leading ship builder in China in the field of special workboats. 

Both parties see great potential in the market for high-speed marine engines in mainland China and in the export market. High-speed engines in tugs allow more compact designs with greater maneuverability, making them especially suitable for narrow and sheltered waters such as natural deep-water harbors. High-speed engines also help operators save fuel and thus reduce operating costs while at the same time minimizing CO₂ emissions. Rolls-Royce has sold more than 480 mtu engines for tugs and workboats to customers worldwide.

mtu marine engines are widely used all over the world. In addition to their power and speed, operability, volume and weight characteristics, mtu marine engines offer excellent low-load torque, low fuel consumption and maintenance convenience.