Rolls-Royce machinery for US vessels

The machinery delivered will include low pressure high torque winches, stern rollers, anchor handling cranes and anchor launch and recovery systems (A-LARS). All mechanical, hydraulic and electric systems are included in the package.

“We are proud that Edison Chouest has chosen Rolls-Royce products for these new and advanced vessels. Our anchor handling team’s in-depth knowledge about offshore operations has been vital to developing the optimum solution together with the ship owners and designer,” said John Knudsen, president, offshore, Rolls-Royce.

Edison’s vessels are designed by North American Shipbuilder Inc and will be built in Brazil by Estaleiro Navship LTDA.

They have been specifically designed to operate in Brazilian waters under an eight-year contract with Petrobras, but will meet all demands for worldwide operations.

The first delivery is scheduled for March 2015, and the last in January 2017.