Rolls-Royce to power dive support vessel

The new vessel will be equipped with the latest control system for dynamic positioning (DP3) as well as four of the latest Bergen B33:45 generating sets. The contract also includes main propulsion, tunnel thrusters and remote controls.

The vessel’s main engines will be the latest medium-speed Bergen B33:45 from Rolls-Royce launched last year. The new engine, which complies with IMO Tier II and III rules, is designed to run for 25,000 hours between major maintenance when operating at average loads.

Improvements offered by the new engine are said to be a 20% increase in power per cylinder.

The new DSV will also be the first China-built vessel to be fitted with the Rolls-Royce Icon DP3 system. DP systems with classification 3 allow for safe and efficient operations in demanding conditions where any loss of position has the potential to result in fatal accidents, severe pollution or damage with major economic consequences.

The vessel will be designed by Skipsteknisk in Norway and is to be delivered in 2017 to its owner, Singapore-based Jumeira Offshore.