Rolls-Royce to Power and Equip New DSV

Rolls-Royce informs it has signed a contract with Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in China for a package of advanced ship equipment for a new 124-meter long Dive Support Vessel (DSV). 

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

Under its contract with the shipbuilder, Rolls-Royce is to supply dynamic positioning (DP3), four Bergen B33:45 generating sets, as well as main propulsion, tunnel thrusters and remote controls.

Helge Gjerde, Rolls-Royce, President Commercial – Marine, said, “We are delighted to win this contract in the current difficult market. We are also pleased to welcome Jumeria Offshore as a new customer and we are looking forward to working with them on such an exciting and advanced ship project.” 

The vessel’s main IMO Tier II and III compliant engines will be the latest medium-speed Bergen B33:45 from Rolls-Royce launched last year. According to the manufacturer, this engine offers a 20 percent increase in power per cylinder compared to existing engines in the Bergen range and are designed to run for 25,000 hours between major maintenance when operating at average loads. 

The vessel will also be fitted with the Rolls-Royce Icon DP3, marking Rolls-Royce’s first DP3contract for a vessel built in China.