Rolls-Royce To Design New Naval Ship For Navy, Coast Guard

Rolls-Royce is extending its efforts in ship building with its new team that will work on the development of naval ship designs. The new team will develop new designs, vessels for navy, coast guards and other maritime agencies. Garry Mills, Rolls-Royce, Chief of Naval Ship Design, said, "There has been a growing trend for commercial marine technology to cross over into the naval market, delivering cost reduction and proven capability. Governmental customers are looking for cost effective and innovative ships and with Rolls-Royce already hugely experienced in ship design, coupled to the world’s largest marine product portfolio, we can offer integrated whole ship solutions suited to the demanding roles of the world’s navies”. Naval vessels involve the integration of many disparate and complex technologies. The team will be working on replenishment ship for refueling and supplying naval fleets which is available in 9,000 to 25,000 deadweight tonne range and work more on offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), survey ships and support vessels. The design features a wave piercing bow and hybrid electric propulsion system which increases operation efficiency while reducing fuel consumption.