Hyundai specifies Rolls-Royce Promas for Neptune Lines newbuilds

Promas, described as an integrated propeller and rudder system that increases efficiency and manoeuvrability, is part of a Rolls-Royce equipment package being supplied to builder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). The package includes steering gear and deck machinery from Rolls-Royce.

According to Rolls-Royce, the two ships were originally specified with a propulsion system from another supplier, but following additional model testing to demonstrate the possible efficiency gains, Neptune Lines selected the Promas system.

In addition, HMD has concluded an agreement with Rolls-Royce for further model testing of Promas in order to evaluate its suitability for a number of other vessel designs. HMD will instruct an independent tank test institute in Korea to conduct comparison tests between Promas and other energy-saving systems.

Neil Gilliver, Rolls-Royce, president – merchant, said: “Neptune Lines were determined to install an energy saving propulsion system on these ships, and I’m delighted that they have chosen Promas. The test results exceeded our expectations, showing significantly higher propulsion efficiency than our competitor. This contract not only recognises the quality and reliability of our system but also opens up future business opportunities with Neptune Lines.”