Rolls-Royce Wins Order for Propulsion Equipment

Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply propulsion equipment for three new ships commissioned by the Turkish Navy. Istanbul Shipyard will design and build one Submarine Rescue Mother Ship (MOSHIP) and two Rescue and Towing Ships at their yard in Tuzla. Rolls-Royce will supply tunnel thrusters and retractable thrusters for all three vessels. In addition Roll-Royce Azipull main propulsion thrusters will be supplied for the MOSHIP. This is the first order for thrusters that Rolls-Royce has received from the Turkish Navy, which is planning a significant ship building programme in the coming years. Sam Cameron, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President - Naval Sales and Business Development said: “The Turkish Navy is an important customer, with whom we have a strong relationship. Our technology is particularly well suited to naval applications and we look forward to developing the relationship with both the Istanbul Shipyard and the Turkish Navy in the future.”