Rolls-Royce design and equipment for Sinopacific PSVs

The contract incorporates MTU engines as part of an integrated power and propulsion package. The UT 771 WP design features the Rolls-Royce wave piercing bow, designed for improved performance in rough seas.

The scope of Rolls-Royce supply will comprise propulsion system, power electrical system, bulk handling system, deck machinery, automation and control system and DP system. The two vessels are scheduled for delivery in late 2015. Rolls-Royce says it has 22 UT-design vessels under construction in China at present, which will eventually join more than 170 ship owners with UT-vessels in their fleets.

Ronny Pål Kvalsvik, vice president of sales and contract, offshore systems, said: “The order demonstrates Sinopacific’s confidence in our integrated systems and ship design capabilities. This new design has been developed in cooperation between Rolls-Royce, the ship owner and the yard, and will feature technologies that increase fuel efficiency and safety while reducing operation costs and emissions.”

Vivian Ye, Sinopacific managing director of supply chain centre, said: “Sinopacifc is committed to work closely with industry leaders to bring added value and better service to our customers. We are working to build up an open platform to share and encourage sustainable innovations for shipbuilding, and it has been a very good experience working with Rolls-Royce.”