Finnlines goes again for Promas Lite

The two further ships to be retrofitted with the energy-efficient integrated propeller and rudder system will be the fifth and sixth Finnlines vessels to feature Promas Lite, following a contract for four shipsets earlier this year. Finnlines, part of the Grimaldi Group, says that proven efficiency gains and fuel savings resulting from those Promas Lite installations led to this latest order. Promas Lite is a version of Rolls-Royce’s Promas system that its specifically designed for retrofit installations.

Emanuele Grimaldi, president and CEO, Finnlines, said: “Environmental compliance and cost efficient operations are key factors in the success of Finnlines. The installation of the Promas Lite systems on our modern ro-ro vessels is a major step in the implementation of our strategy. The extensive experience that Rolls-Royce has in this area, together with the retrofit services the companies can provide, will greatly help us during the engineering and installation phases of this programme.”

Andrew Marsh, Rolls-Royce, president – services said: “We have been delighted to work together with Finnlines to bring the first installation of Promas Lite into the Baltic Sea. We value the strong relationship that we hold with Finnlines, and they are a key component of our growing presence in the area. Not only will Finnlines achieve a reduction in fuel consumption, but we are also delighted to play a part in lowering their NOx emissions, creating a healthier and greener environment at sea.”