Maersk opts for ARF for newbuilds

摘要

Maersk Supply Service has exercised an option to add Rolls-Royce's new anchor recovery frames (ARFs) to a contract awarded in December 2014 for deck machinery for six high end anchor handlers under construction at Norway's Kleven Verft. The contract marks the first reference for the ARF, which was designed in co-operation with Maersk to optimise vessel safety and efficiency. John Knudsen, Rolls-Royce president commercial marine, said, "The success of the ARF is testament to the close working relationship we have with Maersk. As with all our customers, it is very important to have a ship supplier/end-user relationship to continuously improve our systems and technologies. The more complex vessels become and the greater the focus on safety and efficiency, the more differentiated are the kinds of deck machinery our customers need." Runar Hjelle, the company's area sales manager, said, ""These 95m vessels are designed by Salt Ship Design with a primary focus on safety and efficiency. This will be further enhanced with the addition of the ARF.