Fincantieri has selected Rolls-Royce’s propulsion and deck machinery to power five cruise ships that it is building for various ship owners to permit maximum efficiency and fuel savings.
The ships will operate in the demanding conditions of the North Sea and therefore advanced, reliable and efficient deck machinery is essential, this was the reason for Fincantieri selection of Rolls Royce.
Rolls Royce’s Promas technology, which will be installed on Viking Ocean Cruises’ two newbuilds, improves propulsive efficiency, reduces emissions and enhances manoeuvrability by adapting the propeller and rudder into one propulsive unit. According to Rolls-Royce, Promas efficiency gain is in the region of 3-8% for single screw, and 2-6% for twin screw vessels.
Deck machinery and steering gear are also to be installed onboard Viking Ocean Cruises’ two newbuilds in addition to the Promas system, while steering gear will be fitted to two Princess Cruises ships. Regent Seven Seas Cruises will feature steering gear and deck machinery as well for its newbuild ship.
According to Rolls-Royce, steering gear such as rotary vanes weigh up to 50-60% less than competing designs and benefit from low noise and vibration.
The ships are being built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone and Ancona shipyards in Italy.
Image: Rolls-Royce Promas System.
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