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4 Combining the 8 Flexibility is at 12 How the new 14 Cruise vessel is 17 Successful trials 20 Want to know many elements of the heart of B36:45 first to benefit are opening eyes more? Our teams expertise is key to every single gas engine is from Rolls-Royce's to much smarter are standing by continued success power system driving change new technology possibilities around the world

Design Case study Propulsion Deck machinery The future

6 Rolls-Royce's 10 We help RoPax 13 Compact ice-class 16 Winches give 18 Oskar Levander superior designs operator units now provide a captains and looks ahead to an deliver efficient reduce emissions touch of ELegance  owners greater exciting time for global answers during port calls for RoPax confidence passenger

Examples of Explorer Cruise Vessel designs

02 Rolls-Royce RoPax Rolls-Royce RoPax 03 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

HELPING OWNERS ACHIEVE MORE

Combining all the elements of Rolls-Royce's for product systems, Hans Martin Above and integrated into a single system. On RoPax vessels, for example, Line, Norled and the Norwegian expertise in perfect harmony is key to its Hjørungnes, makes a similar below: Because Because of the scope of its their numerous port calls mean Coastal Administration Shipping point. He sees the challenge for a of the scope of equipment, from engines to that power consumers will have Company – have been partners in continued success in RoPax operations successful system integration is to its equipment, propellers, Rolls-Royce is uniquely a varying load profile that has to its development, which ensures from engines combine stand-alone equipment of positioned to provide a complete be matched by the power supply that the energy storage system is to propellers, ith its energy,” he says. “Through our many different types so that it all Rolls-Royce package with a unified user system. Linking the various power suitable for RoPax vessels, cruise range of system integration we optimise works together “in its most optimal is uniquely interface. This simplifies controls sources to the vessel’s power ferries and many other types. equipment – technical logistics and interfaces condition with as low consumption positioned and gives the operator a clear consumers forms the core of an It is an example of Rolls-Royce’s from engines to increase vessel efficiency and and emissions as possible.” to provide presentation of information. It also integrated system. “This is where continuous improvements in to propellers safety.” For passenger ships, This range of equipment serves a complete makes the company a customer’s we put a lot of effort into the technology that help customers and all the this is particularly important to a number of different functions and package with single point of contact and removes technology,” he says. “achieve a lot more than is a unified user supporting and control equipment in ensure that safe-return-to-port each has its own control and safety the complexities of dealing with Rolls-Royce has already expected from traditional ways interface Wbetween – Rolls-Royce can provide requirements are met, he says. system. Rolls-Royce works with many different suppliers. prepared for one technology that of solving things,” says Mr much of the equipment and For RoPax vessels, their their suppliers to adopt a common Mr Hjørungnes also sees will play an increasing role in Hjørungnes. systems needed for a RoPax and cargo owners also prompt an philosophy so that they can be another challenge, as passenger integrated systems on ships with explorer cruise design. But the key environmental approach, since ships adopt a variety of alternative that type of operating profile and to making them work effectively they are measured on their own energy sources, including LNG, multiple power sources: batteries. “Our system integration and efficiently is being able to environmental footprint. Mr Vedlog hydrogen, fuel cells, batteries and It has developed a new battery integrate them into a single system. says: “Our system integration even solar power. They all have technology, called SAVe Energy, design means we can make Head of merchant vessel design design means we can make different energy densities and that is a cost competitive, highly optimal solutions when it Per Egil Vedlog understands the optimal solutions when characteristics. “You must be able efficient and liquid-cooled modular importance of that task, especially it comes to energy to cover all these power sources,” battery system that can be scaled comes to energy consumption from a safety and an environmental consumption and he says, with their various voltages, according to energy and power and emission reduction” standpoint. “You have to put the emission reduction.” frequencies, response times and requirements. design together to use optimal General manager power ranges. Three shipowners – Color Per Egil Vedlog

04 Rolls-Royce RoPax Rolls-Royce RoPax 05 DESIGN LATEST DESIGNPROJECTS

Cost matters in a Rolls-Royce design

In preparing a RoPax design, Rolls-Royce conducts a cost- benefit analysis to assess the value of its design options. Its head of merchant vessel Superior design, Per Egil Vedlog, listed some of the factors it takes into account when preparing its draft design to produce a concept that is attractive, both for its operational costs and its maintenance needs. designs deliver Examples of RoPax vessel designs But it must also have an environmental focus, he says. such as shops, restaurants and play Rolls-Royce offers three levels In its information-gathering areas, but no cabins. For longer of design before contract: Concept phase, it will ask an owner routes, cabins and more extensive Design and Factsheet, Tender Design, about such things as whether efficient answers passenger facilities are essential and Contract Design. After contract shore connections are and Rolls-Royce has designs in its three more design levels are available: available. If not, a hybrid portfolio for all these variations. Basic Design, Basic-Extended Design battery solution might be Environmental factors are and Detailed Design, depending on proposed. Fuel options will Rolls-Royce RoPax or the owner’s operational profile, Above: The suits this market very well,” says Mr prominent in all its RoPax and what the shipyard and shipowner be considered, along with the Explorer Cruise Vessel setting in train a development in-depth design Vedlog. For example, to meet safe- Explorer Cruise Vessel designs, require. A basic design package ship’s energy efficiency design design begins with concept that will run through the expertise at return-to-port requirements, “it is very and not only to meet maritime includes documentation needed to index (EEDI), which he says can Rolls-Royce has a question. In fact, whole project so that the final important to have a good technical requirements. Cargo owners and secure class and regulatory approval, be challenging for a RoPax successfully design will be optimal for the interface and logistics,” he says. cruise vessel operators are also but for a proper system integration because of their relatively high it begins with a delivered a Adetailed questionnaire to give the owner’s intended use of the vessel. wide range of Rolls-Royce views the RoPax sector measured on their environmental approach, Mr Vedlog says “we have speed and low deadweight. design team an initial understanding This experience is needed now vessels to carry as two distinct groups. On one side footprint, so it is important for to at least do the Basic-Extended Waste heat recovery of what their customer is looking more than ever. A combination of out specific are vehicle-carrying cruise ferries, new vessel designs to have as Design package,” which integrates systems are important, so as for. “When we receive that from the new rules governing passenger roles around which need extensive passenger low emissions as possible to meet Rolls-Royce and other equipment to use energy very efficiently, owner, we start developing a rough ships, environmental demands and the world services, such as restaurants, bars, their demands, so as much energy using optimal technical interfaces. for example to heat water or concept so we have something simply the age of the current fleet is entertainment areas and large shops. recovery arrangements as possible the accommodation. It can also to put on the table at the first prompting shipowners to review their On the other are more typical RoPax should be included, as Mr Vedlog be used for water production meeting,” says head of merchant fleet profiles. For example, damage vessels, on which vehicle transport is outlines on the right of this page. “By doing our own design while steam turbines using vessel design, Per Egil Vedlog. stability rules that will come into their main purpose, with passenger To optimise energy use, system together with our system steam produced by exhaust That first draft will draw on what effect for passenger ships in 2020 services likely to focus on good integration is critical and it is most heat could produce electricity. Mr Vedlog describes as an extensive will heavily affect a ship’s subdivisions seating and eating facilities. effective when it is developed in integration, we are in a “But we have to balance library of concepts for RoPax and and technical routeing. Between those two extremes harmony with the whole ship design. better position to optimise this against investment costs cruise ferry designs that has been In developing suitable designs, there is a spectrum of design options, As Mr Vedlog put it: “By doing our and payback time,” Mr Vedlog built up over its years of experience “our prime driver is to focus on our especially among Rolls-Royce’s cruise own design together with our system the whole concept” says. “The bottom line is the with such vessels. Suitable models are ship design abilities and system ferry concepts. On services of around integration we are in a better position most important part.” selected to provide the best match to integration. Our equipment portfolio two hours, there would be facilities to optimise the whole concept.” Per Egil Vedlog

06 Rolls-Royce RoPax Rolls-Royce RoPax 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

FACTS

■■ 690 V AC ■■ 6 – 18 MW Power ■■ Designed Bright sparks for MVZ SAVe LINE ■■ Safe Return Using our new ELegance Podded propulsion with a complete diesel electric power train to Port When it comes to electrical systems, Rolls-Royce believes in flexibility. ■■ High That's why it offers endless possibilities for efficiency, manoeuvrability ■■ This solution is a fully diesel podded propulsion. emission operations. manoeuvrability and performance. Here are just 5 examples of its power systems in action electric solution that enables ■■ No conversion between ■■ The system is a low voltage AC- ■■ L o w operators to optimize the amount generators and hotel loading system suitable for medium RoPax Maintenance of running engines dependent on enables efficient high-power hotel vessels with power requirements in ■■ Diesel or LNG power required with the added loading. the range of 6-18 MW. ■■ Low noise benefit of low-load efficiency and ■■ Energy Storage can be integrated ■■ The ELegance podded propulsion & vibration high manoeuvrability from the through a separate drive for zero units ranges from 2-7 MW/unit.

FACTS

■■ 1000 V DC ■■ 4 – 10 MW Power ■■ Designed for FACTS MVZ ■■ Safe Return to Port SAVe CUBE Hybrid ■■ 690 V AC ■■ Flexible Shaft system allowing all engines to operate at variable speed SAVe LINE ■■ 2 – 12 MW Power operations Using our Azipull propulsion with a complete diesel electric power train ■■ Designed ■■ Zero emission ■■ This solution enables efficient ■■ Energy Storage can be efficiently ■■ The system is a low voltage DC- for MVZ operations mechanical propulsion utilising integrated directly onto the SAVe system suitable for vessel with power ■■ This solution is a fully diesel ■■ No conversion between generators ■■ The system is a low voltage ■■ Safe Return ■■ Diesel or LNG engines that can operate at variable CUBE, minimizing the conversion requirements in the range of 4-10 electric solution that enables and hotel loading enables efficient AC-system suitable for small RoPax to Port ■■ Promas speed both for thrust and for hotel losses and optimizes zero emission MW, especially for vessel with large operators to optimize the amount of high-power hotel loading. vessels with power requirements in ■■ High loading. operations. variations in its operational profile. running engines dependent on power ■■ Energy Storage can be integrated the range of 2-12 MW. manoeuvrability required with the added benefit of through a separate drive for zero ■■ The Azipull propulsion units ranges ■■ Diesel or LNG high manoeuvrability from the Azipulls. emission operations. from 0,9-5 MW/unit.

FACTS FACTS

■■ 690 V AC ■■ 690 V AC Main ■■ 8 – 20 MW ■■ 1000 V DC Multi SAVe LINE Power ■■ 4 – 18 MW Combining the manoeuvrability of Azipulls with the efficiency of a shafted propeller ■■ Designed Power HSG Multidrive for MVZ ■■ Designed for Combining variable speed propulsion lines with efficient Safe-Return-to-Port ■■ This solution is a fully diesel ■■ No conversion between AC-system suitable for medium and ■■ Safe Return MVZ electric solution that enables generators and hotel loading large RoPax vessels with power to Port ■■ Safe Return ■■ This solution enables efficient generator and hotel loading enables emission operations. operators to optimize the amount enables efficient high-power requirements in the range of 8-20 ■■ High to Port mechanical propulsion utilising efficient high-power hotel loading. ■■ The system is a low voltage AC- of running engines dependent on hotel loading. MW, especially for vessel with large manoeuvrability ■■ High flexibility engines that can operate at variable ■■ Energy Storage can efficiently system suitable for vessel with power power required with the added ■■ Energy Storage can be hotel loads. ■■ High flexibility ■■ Diesel or LNG speed both for thrust and for hotel be integrated directly onto requirements in the range of 4-18 benefit of improved manoeuvrability integrated through a separate drive ■■ The ELegance podded ■■ High reliability ■■ Promas loading. the Multidrive, minimizing the MW, especially for vessel with large from the Azipulls and efficient for zero emission operations. propulsion unit can be utilizing ■■ Diesel or LNG ■■ No conversion between auxiliary- conversion losses and optimizes zero hotel loads. propulsion from the centre propeller. ■■ The system is a low voltage instead of the Azipulls.

08 Rolls-Royce RoPax Rolls-Royce RoPax 09 CASE STUDY CASE STUDY

ROLLS-ROYCE GREEN IN ACTION 29,670 gross tonnage of FOR GO Abel Matutes A Rolls-Royce LNG engine has solved the port power dilemma for one Spanish ferry operator 22 per cent reduction

n a busy city port where shore in CO2 power is not available, how “The emissions can a RoPax ferry operator LOCATION: reduce emissions during port BARCELONA calls? Rolls-Royce Marine has attraction is the answer to that question: by installing a dedicated generator a reduction set driven by an LNG-fuelled engine. IThat is what Spanish ferry in emissions operator Baleària has done, 50 pioneering the solution on its and a large percentage 29,670gt RoPax ferry Abel Matutes, of fuel which runs between Barcelona on reduction energy ’s east coast and Mallorca in converted the Mediterranean. in harbour to electricity It spends ten hours every night in port and berths close to popular tourist and residential areas so fees” reducing its emissions was an Oscar Kallerdahl

90 per cent important priority for its operator exceptionally high figure – which and NOx emissions are reduced For Abel Matutes, this brings reduction in and the ports. This has been naturally reduces CO2 compared ROLLS-ROYCE EXPANDS by 90 per cent and therefore operational savings of €300,000 NOx emissions achieved by installing a gas- with other options, which is further THE POWER SYSTEM smoke and soot are negligible, per year, making total savings of powered Bergen C26:33 L6 AG reduced because of LNG’s low which is especially important near €565,000 per year. auxiliary generator set on deck carbon content. Since this installation was carried residential districts. Oscar Kallerdahl, Vice President, in its own enclosure, supplied These factors, together with the out, Rolls-Royce has developed There are also significant LNG Systems, Rolls-Royce, sees with gas from a 30m3 gas tank engine’s design, which minimises a self-contained deck-mounted financial benefits. Running time is both aspects as important. “The mounted nearby. methane slip – a measure of the LNG Harbour Power System anticipated to be 3,500 hours a year attraction in fitting the system It provides the ship’s hotel amount of unburnt fuel passing that combines the engine and and, based on current fuel prices, to this diesel-powered vessel is load and has made a dramatic through the engine – result in a 22 generator with its LNG fuel supply the yearly saving compared with both the general benefit from the reduction in exhaust gasses. per cent reduction in CO2 emissions comprising a vertical fuel tank running the ship’s auxiliary engines reduction in emissions when the The engine and generator compared with other engines with an evaporator and pressure is €265,000. On top of that, it can ferry is at the quay and a very large deliver 1,560kWe by converting running on conventional fuel. control system. claim reduced port fees that are reduction in harbour fees which more than 50 per cent of the In addition, LNG contains no offered to encourage operators justifies the investment financially,” fuel’s energy to electricity – an sulphur, so SOx emissions are zero, to reduce their ships’ emissions. he says.

10 Rolls-Royce RoPax Rolls-Royce RoPax 11 ENGINES

Driving change olls-Royce has The newly-launched Bergen B36:45 marine gas engine launched its latest offers a host of extra benefits, including lower emissions in a series of liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines. The latest Bergen gas engines Above: As well as to be withdrawn for overhaul and The Bergen B36:45 are able to achieve up to 22 per its environmental replaced, as an assembly, without model is designed cent lower Green House Gas (GHG) credentials, the disturbing the engine bottom end. in accordance with the Rolls-Royce emissions than the equivalent diesel- new engine is Leif-Arne Skarbø, Chief easy to install philosophy of a common platform fuelled version. Technology Officer at Rolls-Royce R and maintain for all fuel options and applications, As LNG is a sulphur-free fuel, Power Systems, Bergen Engines, and can be configured to meet the sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate says: “Other benefits for end users specific engine requirements of matter emissions are virtually and shipbuilders arising from customers. eliminated, while emissions of this modular approach are that The new engine builds on the nitrogen oxide (NOx) are reduced the product is configurable, and success of the B33:45 diesel engine by over 90 per cent compared to production is simplified, resulting and offers a variety of new benefits an equivalent diesel engine. This in a highly competitive cost per kW for the customers, including rapid means that the Bergen B36:45 is able and straightforward installation and response to changes in load and to meet IMO Tier III and EPA Tier maintenance.” speed, high reliability and clean 3 emission levels without the need 22 For the gas version, different burning. for additional selective catalytic per cent lower liners, pistons and heads are Kjell Harloff, Rolls-Royce reduction (SCR) systems. GHG emissions employed, giving a 30mm increase Commercial Marine, Senior Vice In the case of the new B36:45, in cylinder bore compared with President – Engines, says that the main structural components the existing, well-proven, liquid- this makes the B36:45 ideally are the same as those used in the fuelled B33:45. The stroke remains suited for mechanical ship B33:45-series liquid fuel engines. unchanged at 45cm. propulsion installations, driving The crankcase, common to all Other changes involve the either controllable or fixed-pitch engine types, incorporates all air fuel system and injectors, which propellers. and oil galleries, minimising external are Bergen Engines’ own design The engine is equally at home pipework and ensuring stiffness and make for reliable operation operating at constant speed driving and operational safety. Individual 90 with gaseous fuels. The robust alternators in gas-electric propulsion cylinder heads and three-piece per cent variable valve timing system allows or auxiliary power generation connecting rods allow the complete reduction in optimum response to load changes, systems. head, liner, piston and upper conrod NOx emissions regardless of the grade of fuel.

12 Rolls-Royce RoPax PROPULSION

PODS PROVIDE ELEGANT POWER FOR ROPAX SHIPS

erries, cruise ships and sleek pod that adds significantly to Right: The open expedition vessels are hydrodynamic efficiency, says Per version of the the target market for Nahnfeldt, General Manager for ELegance pod a pair of Rolls-Royce Electric Propulsion. podded propellers The pods are delivered in a that operate in the system with Rolls-Royce Active 1.5MW to 7MW power Front End Converters, either fed range, filling a gap in the market for from a conventional 690V system or Fsmaller electric units. They are also through transformers on a medium suitable for other applications, such voltage distribution system, such as as rigs, tugs and workboats. Rolls-Royce’s SAVe Step solution. These compact ice-class units Various SAVe electric systems are have been dubbed the ‘ELegance’ available, each giving an enhanced range – ‘EL’ refers to its electric diesel-electric performance that is drive – and are available in two optimised for each installation. versions: one with an open propeller, Batteries can be integrated to the other ducted. perform load smoothing on the They are powered by electric engines. This also increases the motors and with electrification vessel’s redundancy and reduces sweeping across the marine industry, the power-generating capacity they complete Rolls-Royce’s electric needed by up to 30 per cent. It propulsion package. also means the pods could operate Being fully electric sets them on battery power alone in harbour apart from other Rolls-Royce or for limited transit periods with thrusters in this power range, zero emissions, says Sigurd Øvrebø, which use gears and have the General Manager for Electric motor inside the vessel. and Power. The ELegance design They can form part of has benefited from the a complete package of operational experience integrated systems of Rolls-Royce’s range and equipment. of the larger electric In this format, Mermaid pod. It has the pod and been enhanced the ship’s by including a electrical system, permanent engines and magnet motor automation system fitted into the work together as Left: The pod casing, one complete vessel ducted version creating a propulsion system. of the pod

Rolls-Royce RoPax 13 UNIFIED BRIDGE UNIFIED BRIDGE

part of the Unified Bridge. It collects status information for all these systems and presents them to those operating the ship in a clear and logical way, based on the philosophy that ‘what you see is TRUE PIONEER what you need’. Operators will find it “intuitive and simple to use,” Mr Strand says. It gives them “a better overview of the equipment and of the vessel’s condition,” helping to reduce BLAZES A TRAIL fatigue, prevent mistakes and misunderstandings and so improve The new Hurtigruten cruise ferry is the first passenger vessel to safety at sea. benefit from Rolls-Royce's innovative Unified Bridge technology Unified Bridge is just one of Rolls-Royce’s innovations to support navigation. Smaller ferries can benefit from two automated systems: Autocrossing ince the first Hurtigruten’s newbuilding Roald information on system status. and Autodocking. Autocrossing example of the Amundsen is the first passenger “Our key aims in developing has been successfully tested on Rolls-Royce vessel to benefit from the Unified Bridge have been to double-ended car ferries and has Commercial Marine technology. offer the operator performance, 15 systems in operation or order. Unified Bridge The role of Unified Bridge simplicity and safety with close A ferry crossing consists of a was installed in an is to provide the operator with proximity to safety critical series of phases: departure from from the docking manoeuvres. Above: Unified while keeping the ferry on the offshore support a functional and easily used Below: The Roald functions,” says Jann Peter Strand, the linkspan, acceleration to It takes data from the Bridge offers chosen track. It simplifies the ferry Amundsen is the vessel in 2015, the concept has human/machine interface with General Manager Automation & transit speed, transit at constant gyrocompass, GPS, speed log a functional crossing operation, cuts energy first passenger and easily used been refined and expanded to ergonomically placed control Control Products in RRCM. speed, deceleration on approach and wind sensor to control the consumption and improves safety, S ferry to benefit human/machine provide systems and layouts levers, touch screens by which from the new Its graphical interface is clear to the terminal, and manoeuvring propulsion thrusters to give the interface Mr Strand says. meeting the individual needs systems can be called up and Unified Bridge and consistent across the different prior to connecting to linkspan. required acceleration and speed The next step in the journey of a wide range of ship types. controlled, and logically presented technology RRCM products that are an integral Autocrossing handles all these apart with optimised use of power, towards more automated ferry crossings is to add technical capabilities for Autodocking, for which additional sensors will be required to assess proximity to “Our key aims have been to offer the operator harbour structures such as moles at the entrance and distance to the performance, simplicity and safety with close berth. They provide information to proximity to safety critical functions” the ferry’s propulsion system which is adjusted automatically to bring Jann Peter Strand the ferry safely to the berth. Autocrossing and, once it is available, Autodocking, are designed to be delivered as an integrated solution combining propellers and control systems and is available for both newbuilds and retrofit projects, both for small car ferries and larger vessels, such as RoPax vessels. For the first two vessels to be fitted with Autocrossing, Fjord1’s full electric double-ended car ferries Gloppefjord and Eidesfjord, Rolls-Royce worked with the Norwegian designer Multi Maritime. This ensured that the Azipull thruster propulsion system and hullform work together to cut the energy requirement to a minimum and to ensure sufficient low speed thrust or manoeuvring power during adverse weather conditions, reducing the battery size needed.

14 Rolls-Royce RoPax Rolls-Royce RoPax 15 DECK MACHINERY

PULLING POWER Winches give owners and captains confidence – and hold RoPax ferries to their schedule

the system more reliable and improves its lifecycle cost, Mr Haula says. Rolls-Royce winches are supplied with an auto-tensioning feature that automatically keeps the rope’s tension at a pre-set value to secure the vessel safely to the pier during loading and unloading. This removes the need for crew to monitor and adjust rope tensions, saving time and money. The frequency converter drive system makes auto-tensioning Left and below: particularly effective because it The winches reacts quickly to changing rope deliver a smooth, tensions. silent, efficient “What we have aimed at in and economical developing our winches is to performance and or today’s RoPax Products, highlights the company’s help the crew manage mooring keep the vessel vessels, turnaround unique frequency converters as secured safely and anchoring in all situations times in harbours key components in providing that to a pier during and to make it efficient and cost are critical. Some are confidence. Together with electric loading and effective through the lifetime of the moored and unmoored motor and control system designed unloading equipment,” Mr Haula says. up to 10 times per day, for the task, they deliver smooth, so procedures must silent, efficient and economical be managed safely, reliably and fast power and are standard features in Fin any conditions and at any time of Rolls-Royce mooring winches. the day. The frequency converter has Rolls-Royce has developed winch been designed to incorporate technologies that give ship owners tasks previously provided by other and their captain’s confidence separate components – the load during these critical moments. cell, encoder and programmable Kimmo Haula, General Manager, logic controller – which makes

16 Rolls-Royce RoPax INTELLIGENT AWARENESS

Open your eyes to the smarter possibilities During successful trials of the Rolls-Royce Intelligent Awareness system, a passenger ferry crew was able to see objects previously shrouded in darkness – offering improved decision-making and better safety

olls-Royce’s Intelligent Awareness system (IA) is a sophisticated situational awareness system that fuses multiple sensors with Rintelligent software to mitigate against the safety risks navigators face when operating vessels at night, in adverse weather conditions or in congested waterways. IA creates a 3D map of a vessel based on Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). This is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser beam revolutionary LIDAR system on Above: Sea any safety risks during their to measure distances. It can be the vessel. trials on the night crossings.” linked to GPS data to create 3D Results from sea trials on the Sunflower have The technology was fused seen Intelligent environments that allow crews to Sunflower – which operates night- together to give the vessel’s bridge Awareness ‘see what the human eye cannot’. time sailings between Kobe and Oita put through team daytime-like situational The capacity for IA and machine in Japan – found that the vessel’s its paces awareness of the surrounding area, learning technologies to significantly navigating officers were able to successfully providing enhanced decision-making improve navigational safety has visually detect objects that would capability and improving the safety of been verified by Rolls-Royce and otherwise have been cloaked by the the vessel. Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK blackness of night. “We turned night into day,” says Lines (MOL), following the success Iiro Lindborg, General Manager, Lindborg. “MOL and the Sunflower of a pilot project aboard a 165-metre Remote & Autonomous Solutions, crew were very satisfied with the passenger ferry. Rolls-Royce, says: “During the trials, Below: The results. IA is undoubtedly one of The project entailed Rolls-Royce the IA system was able to detect all enhanced view the most significant advances installing an array of IA sensors, potential navigational obstacles, enjoyed by the made to date in terms of ship thermal imaging cameras and its allowing the crew to mitigate against crew at night navigation safety.”

Rolls-Royce RoPax 17 THE FUTURE THE FUTURE

Forward thinking Autodocking. Object detection. Collision avoidance. Emission reduction. These and other exciting developments will make the ferries of the future truly intelligent

skar Levander Autodocking will be used on Above: The At present, of course, this is a ‘nice warn the captain of a collision risk “Sooner or later it will become the norm for the has big ideas. larger ships. Just as an offshore technology to have’ supplement to the various and suggest actions to take. And if It’s his job. As support vessel captain would never of the future navigation aids required by regulation, the crew does not react, it could even industry to require this [automation] system.” will help Rolls-Royce operate near a rig without dynamic but “sooner or later it will become the take action itself, Mr Levander says. make marine Oskar Levander Marine’s senior positioning, he says that Autodocking operations – norm for the industry to require this Ferries and cruise ships are vice-president will be just as important when including RoPax system” once its safety benefits are potential markets for this, he believes, for concepts and bringing a ferry into a port more ferries – safer recognised, Mr Levander believes. because safety is such an important course, you want those engines to likely arrangements. innovation, he peers into the future of quickly and safely than under manual and more It is the sort of technology that will factor in their operation, followed run on LNG.” While all these technical changes Oship design, operations and policy and control. Close proximity radar, LIDAR efficient be needed on fully autonomous ships, by tankers, gas carriers and large He adds: “Ferries are the ideal are going, ferries’ basic shapes will not looks for the best way to get there. and cameras would be mounted he says, although he does not expect container ships with dangerous type for LNG operation.” But change much, Mr Levander says. Future As he sees it, shipping is following on the ship and their data would there will be any large autonomous or very valuable cargo. while other ship types might opt for design developments will centre on two main paths: one follows a route be combined to bring positional passenger ships. “But we think that scrubbers, he says, “I don’t think that such details as the balance between towards greater digitalisation and the accuracy down to centimetre-scale. automation can make existing ferries Eliminating emissions many people want to have scrubbers vehicle capacity and passenger other is defined by environmental These technologies could also safer,” he says. When it comes to future designs for on newbuild ferries,” because of those facilities, while digitalisation will concerns. And this is especially true be used at other times in the voyage the ships themselves, Mr Levander’s future local requirements. impact on passenger services. for RoPax vessels. to provide a captain with what Mr Combating collisions second theme – the environment – is Hybrid battery energy storage For example, technology that has Take Autodocking. As mentioned Levander calls ‘Intelligent Awareness’. A further development from the force for change. will make diesel-electric power already become common on cruise elsewhere in this publication, this will Rolls-Royce has teamed up with Intelligent Awareness will be proactive Emissions reduction will be plants more suitable for ferries – they ships – such as providing a tailored be introduced on small car ferries on Google to use its object detection and collision avoidance technology. a target, but not just to meet have long been popular on cruise experience based on a passenger’s short regular crossings to complement artificial intelligence engines but has Although radar offers collision shipping regulations but to aim at ships – “and then it becomes logical profile and location – could be Autocrossing. Together, they will configured them to identify marine warnings, it can be confused at zero emissions in ports to satisfy and attractive to go for electric introduced onto ferries, he says. But automate these short voyages from objects. Rolls-Royce is testing the times, especially in congested waters. anticipated local restrictions. “We propulsion,” he says. he hints that he has more big plans in leaving one dock to arriving at technology on ferries – one in Japan Intelligent Awareness can identify will have more hybrid operations,” Then podded propulsion units or his mind: “We have some interesting the other. and one in the Baltic – and is already specific objects and a collision he says, with engines used at sea combinations of centreline shaftlines ideas on how you could turn it upside But Mr Levander believes offering it to the ferry market. avoidance system could use this to and batteries in port. “Ideally, of with pods as wing thrusters become down, but let’s see.”

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