Issue 32 ● March 2018 Cool runnings Polar research vessels chart new waters in sustainability Pages 18-21 12-13 28-29 36-39 Ship Intelligence Naval Technology New partnerships with Google Innovative handling system helps Propeller combination is a smart and the European Space Agency solve space problem on Type 26 solution to a complex problem Contents 24 ISSUE 32 ● MARCH 2018 Ship Intelligence Sustainability Technology 10 The bigger picture 18 Going deeper 34 Lean machines New Intelligent Awareness 14 We dive into the design Installing Promas system system gives crews a clear secrets of the world’s takes efficiency to a whole view of their surroundings greenest research vessels new level for oil tankers 12 Out of this world 22 The perfect blend 36 Pitch perfect New working partnerships Fuel-saving technology Our expertise provides a launched with Google and transforms tugboats into very specific solution to European Space Agency hybrid thoroughbreds complex operating profiles 14 Testing the water 24 Green for go 40 Making data dynamic How Rolls-Royce is leading Rolls-Royce helps makes How harnessing digital the way with MAXCMAS and the switch to emission-free information could mean AAWA research projects and sustainable shipping the end of breakdowns 16 Under the microscope Naval 42 The pioneer trail Autonomous ships are put We take a closer look at the through their paces in test 28 Watch this space Rolls-Royce Autocrossing sites in Norway and Finland Handling system innovation system running in Norway gives Royal Navy’s Type 26 plenty of room to breathe The Big Picture 30 Storage power 44 Weathering the storm Exploring the technology Our dynamic positioning and solutions for modern system in action off Canada electric generation systems Events 32 Turkish delight How boat builder ARES is 46 Meet the team exceeding expectations – Where you’ll find Marine 32 with help from Rolls-Royce Sales & Marketing this year People Editor: Yrjar Garshol © Rolls-Royce plc 2018. 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All photographs © Rolls-Royce plc unless otherwise stated. Cover image: Polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough Rolls-Royce Indepth magazine 03 UPFRONT Thought leadership from Mikael Mäkinen, President – Marine A GREENER FUTURE n recent years, the key driver for most for short-run “With the right combination ship operators has been reducing their operations, of technology and a operating costs in the face of extremely for example tough trading conditions. Other factors, ferries willingness to do the right Isuch as environmental performance have operating fixed always been present, but not always the point routes, thing, shipping can have key concern. and as owners I sense things are certainly changing, renew their a much greener future” and today, with environmental issues such as fleets they’re climate change, diesel engine emissions and looking many the protection of our oceans all rising up the years ahead to ensure they choose the right news agenda, our industry is stepping up its technology today that will serve them, act when it comes to sustainability. and their environment, well in the long term. For this new-look issue of Indepth, we The start of 2018 has seen us secure deals thought it was a good opportunity to share to provide innovative systems that utilise with you some of the latest developments battery power to reduce costs and emissions for that we feel can make a truly significant operators in two distinctly different segments. contribution to the future sustainability For the offshore sector, recent years have been of your business. tough, so the move to upgrade six PSVs with With the right combination of technology deck-mounted battery packs is an effective way and a willingness to do the right thing, of getting ships out of layup by using easy-to- shipping can have a much greener future. install equipment, to bring instant environmental There is real interest in technologies that and economic benefit. can reduce or eliminate harmful emissions. We’ve also recently sold our first hybrid READ MORE ABOVE: Electrification is a rapidly developing area solution for a tug; another key market where The first for technology, where the use of hybrid environmental performance is a key driver. These Rolls-Royce Autocrossing systems can make a quick impact on vessels, operating close to population centres 42 system for reduction of emissions, along with the can be viewed as ‘low hanging fruit’ when it ferries is now benefits of cost reduction. comes to addressing emissions. in operation Many of our customers have come to us Our new hybrid battery system allows - 43 on the short Anda-Lote looking for innovative solutions. The addition operators to achieve the same bollard pull with route in of batteries into ship systems is delivering a smaller engine and gives the option of battery- western impressive results in performance. Pure only (emission-free) for transit and loitering. Norway battery operation is now a serious option Read more on pages 22&23. 04 Rolls-Royce Indepth magazine “We know what it takes to design ships and equipment that can operate reliably in the harshest conditions on earth” While a clear focus on indicator of global change, what can be done by ship and to know that Rolls-Royce type is essential, an arguably vessels will soon be at sea A GREENER bigger issue for us all is taking on these pioneering the long-term future of our challenges gives us all an oceans and the impact of enormous sense of pride. how they change will have on To find out more about how future generations. we’re meeting the research We all know that our requirements through oceans carry 90% of world innovative ship designs, trade, but let’s not ignore see pages 18 to 21. the fact that ocean plants Finally, you will have produce almost half the no doubt seen the recent oxygen we breathe and announcement that contain 80% of living Rolls-Royce is to carry out organisms. Our oceans a strategic review of its FUTURE are truly precious and at Commercial Marine business. Rolls-Royce, we’re delighted The company is changing to be involved in enabling the to a new structure focused pioneering research that will on three business units – help scientists to understand Civil Aerospace, Defence the future. and Power Systems. Our Our expertise in ship Naval Marine activities have design and the integration of now moved across into our cutting edge technology, are Defence business. the key factors in why the The review will take UK and Norway selected several months to complete Rolls-Royce for their new and one potential option is polar research ships. We the sale of our Commercial know what it takes to design Marine operations. READ MORE BELOW: Our innovative ships and equipment that While the outcome of ship designs are bringing can operate reliably in the the review isn’t known, improved performance and harshest conditions on earth, I wanted to reassure you greater efficiency to some of the most challenging 18 and that knowledge has as a loyal and important environments on earth enabled us to produce highly customer, that we are fully - 21 capable ships that will carry committed to working with out sensitive you as normal throughout monitoring this period, ensuring that to help us you see no impact in delivery understand and service. As you will see better the in this magazine, we’re still future of developing new technologies, our planet. just as we have done for more The polar than 150 years. environment Periods of change and and its consolidation are common ecology in our industry, and it’s my provides job to ensure this business is us all with shipshape for the journey that a sensitive lies ahead. ● www.rolls-royce.com/marine [email protected] www.linkedin.com/company/rolls-royce Rolls-Royce Indepth magazine 05 NEWS The latest developments from the News wider world of Rolls-Royce Marine Upgrade for battery vessels Rolls-Royce has secured an order provide a complete overview of will really make them stand BELOW: The new to deliver a battery-powered energy usage onboard. out from the crowd in today’s offshore vessels energy system for six offshore John Gellert, President, Chief marketplace,” adds Asbjørn Skaro, will now receive vessels (PSVs), which have Executive Officer and Director, Director of Deck Machinery and an upgrade been built by the yard COSCO SEACOR, says: “Combining a proven Systems, Rolls-Royce. Guangdong in China. and advanced The ships – of Rolls-Royce design, best UT 771 WP design and featuring the in category characteristic wave piercing bow – accommodations, were ordered in 2013 and 2014 and and the their new owners have now decided innovative to give the vessels an environmental Rolls-Royce upgrade, with an option for a further battery system, two.