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The Perfect Match THE GLOBAL MAGAZINE FOR MARINE CUSTOMERS ISSUE 24 2015 MERCY MISSION HOW ROLLS-ROYCE SUPPORTS MEDICAL SHIPS IN AFRICA THE PERFECT PERMANENT MAGNETMATCH TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER THRUSTER PERFORMANCE INSIDE MARINE NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS / TECHNOLOGY / UPDATES / CUSTOMER SUPPORT rolls-royce.com Solutions for power, propulsion and positioning Rolls-Royce is widely recognised for its products and system solutions for a broad range of offshore applications like drillships, drilling rigs and accommodation rigs. Systems comprise underwater mountable/demountable thrusters, dynamic positioning systems, anchor and mooring winches, fairleads and generating sets. Our products and solutions meet the challenging combination of high performance and flexibility, reduced fuel c onsumption and optimised life-cycle costs. Trusted to deliver excellence Generating sets Underwater Deck machinery from 1843 to 7760 kWel mountable/demountable customised to azimuth thrusters offshore applications E&P_Rig_1_1_032015 WELCOME Solutions for power, propulsion and positioning MIKAEL MÄKINEN, PRESIDENT – MARINE, ROLLS-ROYCE EFFICIENCY DRIVES FUTURE SUCCESS Rolls-Royce continues to focus on innovation based on its depth of experience, drawing on half a century of heritage to unveil a completely new permanent magnet azimuth thruster Efficient operation is fundamental propulsion packages, rather than through many stages to today’s to the success of any business, and bespoke systems selected around wide range, suited to numerous THE GLOBAL MAGAZINE FOR MARINE CUSTOMERS ISSUE 24 2015 MERCY MISSION for those in shipping, efficiency is an owner’s preference. Standard HOW ROLLS-ROYCE ship types. Our latest designs share SUPPORTS MEDICAL SHIPS IN AFRICA the key when planning the future. packages won’t suit all, but in terms that innovative pedigree and build Getting the most out of your assets, of driving down cost, simplifying on five decades of research and and doing so throughout the life fleets and monitoring performance THE operating experience. So, to coincide PERFECT of a vessel, remains a key objective MATCH with Nor-Shipping in June (also in through life, there are clear benefits PERMANENT MAGNET TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER THRUSTER PERFORMANCE for our customers and we’re seeing in off-the-shelf solutions. While INSIDE MARINE NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS / TECHNOLOGY / UPDATES / CUSTOMER SUPPORT its 50th year), we will unveil a new growing interest in the need to the hull lines will always reflect the COVER: Rolls-Royce permanent magnet azimuth thruster. will feature permanent guarantee performance levels. creativity of a naval architect, what magnet technology at This new design combines advanced Nor-Shipping in June. At Rolls-Royce we focus on the lies beneath could indeed become hydrodynamics with our latest efficiency of our products, taking a more of a standard and scalable permanent magnet technology, long-term view to ensure they live offering, giving proven reliability and and we think this will be the future up to our promises not only when measurable efficiencies. direction of marine propulsion. they leave our factories, but after A key part of any vessel is of course We have continued to develop many years in service. the propulsion system, and the In-depth and we would like to hear We’re seeing a growing trend in efficiency of the propulsors can make your views, about both our print and customers demanding performance a real difference to the bottom line. digital editions for iPad and Android. through life, not only from individual One example is with the azimuth Your reviews are important to us, products but also from integrated thruster. Today it is a workhorse so if you can find time to complete systems, designed to match vessel of the shipping world, providing our survey it would be much operating requirements. power and manoeuvrability. Turn appreciated. In this issue, we take a look at a the clock back 50 years and it was For those of you going to new range of propulsion systems an innovative but small piece of Nor-Shipping, I look forward to we’ve designed for an emerging technology. seeing you there. An event like this market of ‘adventure’ cruise ships. In the 50 years since Rolls-Royce gives us all an opportunity to take We think the future of shipbuilding delivered the first azimuth thrusters, in what’s new and perhaps catch a will in time shift towards standard we have led their development clearer view of the future. 03 CONTENTS ISSUE 24 2015 06 10 18 08 14 20 NEWS AND FEATURES 03 WELCOME cruise vessel operators select the right Rolls-Royce is able to draw on its propulsion system to suit their needs heritage to drive future success, says TECHNOLOGY Mikael Mäkinen, President – Marine 10 TESTING TIME The research ship Gunnerus is the CUSTOMER FOCUS 06 NEWS ROUND UP ideal vessel to analyse the application The latest developments from the of permanent magnet motor 20 HELPING HANDS world of Rolls-Royce technology on azimuth thruster Last year, Rolls-Royce officially development become a supporter of Mercy Ships, an international charity with the mission to increase global access to healthcare INTERVIEW 14 INTELLIGENCE through a fleet of hospital ships AND THE BRIDGE 08 CULTURE OF INNOVATION In-depth looks at what the future holds Senior Vice President, Technology for intelligent bridge design following Management and Innovation, Sauli the introduction of the Unified Bridge UPDATES Eloranta, tells In-depth about the dedication to developing innovative 24 50 YEARS OF technology for now and the future 18 TAKE YOUR PICK The Rolls-Royce Blue Ocean team has AZIMUTH THRUSTERS developed a range of options to help In May, Rolls-Royce can look back on 50 04 GET IN TOUCH Our offices and sector contacts, as well as key websites and portals, are listed on the inside back cover 30 24 34 32 28 38 NEWS AND FEATURES ABOUT years of azimuth thruster innovation. Fincantieri were looking for efficiency, Opinions expressed may not necessarily represent the views of low noise and manoeuvrability for Rolls-Royce or the editorial team. The publishers cannot accept In both design and performance, the liability for errors or omissions. All photographs © Rolls-Royce three new cruise ships they turned plc unless otherwise stated. In which case copyright owned by technology has come a long way photographer/organisation. to Rolls-Royce technology EDITOR: Andrew Rice DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY: Connect Publications Ltd 28 GOLD DIGGER CONTRIBUTORS: RW – Richard White; AR – Andrew Rice; Rolls-Royce propulsion equipment is set PW - Patrik Wheater If your details have changed or if you wish to receive a regular to power an innovative seabed mining CUSTOMER SUPPORT complimentary copy of In-depth please email us at: ship, opening up a new market for the [email protected] Printed in the UK. shipping industry 34 KEEP ON EARNING In response to the need to reduce 30 THE BALANCING ACT downtime, Rolls-Royce now offers Rolls-Royce designers deal with vastly a full turnkey support package for differing needs when it comes to UUC azimuth thrusters to minimise propeller design. Decades of experience operational disruption © Rolls-Royce plc 2015 studying hydrodynamic and cavitation The information in this document is the property of Rolls-Royce plc efficiency are critical in meeting each and may not be copied, communicated to a third party, or used for 38 TO THE MAX any purpose other than that for which it is supplied, without the customer’s requirement A dedicated Rolls-Royce facility to test express written consent of Rolls-Royce plc. While the information is given in good faith, based upon the the gas turbines on the Royal Navy’s latest information available to Rolls-Royce plc, no warranty or Type 45 fleet will support the destroyers’ representation is given concerning such information, which 32 A STAR IS BORN must not be taken as establishing any contractual or other demanding schedules commitment binding upon Rolls-Royce plc or any of its subsidiary When cruise operator Viking Oceans and or associated companies. 05 NEWS Maersk first for new anchor recovery frame providing a much safer working deck environment for ships’ crews. It makes for a Award for more efficient operation.” Unlike existing anchorhandling frames, Unified Bridge which have a 90 degree operating angle, The Unified Bridge from the new ARF can be operated at 126° to the Rolls-Royce has won the deck by two hydraulic cylinders and a free- Norwegian Design Council 2015 rotating roller. award for design excellence. Capable of operation in temperatures The awarding jury said: “In a Maersk Supply Service has exercised an ranging from -20 to -45 degrees Celsius, conservative business with many option to add new anchor recovery frames the recovery system has a nominal towline class regulations, it is a challenging (ARFs) to the supply contract awarded tension capacity of 200 tonnes with a lateral task to develop innovative solutions in December for deck machinery for six force of 50 tonnes. for user interfaces. This solution high-end anchorhandlers under construction In addition to the six ARFs, the scope of appears significantly better than at Norway’s Kleven Verft AS. supply also includes Rolls-Royce rudders competing solutions, and the The contract marks the first reference and steering gear. quality of the interaction design is for the next generation ARF, designed in Rolls-Royce will deliver the ARFs from high. The user interface is based on cooperation with Maersk to optimise vessel February 2016. modern navigational principles. The safety and efficiency. work surfaces Runar Hjelle, Area Sales Manager, said: are layered, “The new system is designed to reduce the which enable Digital loads generated when anchors are lifted from navigation on To see more of sea to deck, and lowered from the deck into one surface, the Rolls-Royce Unified Bridge the sea.
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