Rolls-Royce has delivered an advanced deck machinery system for a new WesterGeco specialised amazon class seismic research vessel – currently under construction at Flensburger Shipyard in Germany.
Anders Almestad, president, Rolls-Royce, said: “These systems were developed to meet the high standards of robustness and quality demanded by seismic research vessels operating in deep seas, whilst minimising costs and maximising the safety and efficiency of back deck operations.”
The deck machinery includes the supply of a control and back deck system for towing and handling 18 streamer cables and winches needed for in-sea deployment and seismic surveys.
It’s all able to be controlled remotely ensuring safe and efficient handling – Rolls-Royce says that the system is among the most reliable on the market.
When completed, the new vessel will measure in at 127m in length and be 32m wide.
Rolls-Royce has reported a good first quarter. It says that trading has been consistent with its expectations and it continues to expect modest growth in underlying revenue and good growth in underlying profit over the year.
Other company news is that Tony Wood, presently President - Marine, will be moving across to head up the aerospace division on 13 May, when Lawrie Haynes, currently President - Nuclear, will be appointed to the new position of President - Marine & Nuclear.
