Rolls-Royce gets the thrust

摘要

Propulsion manufacturer Rolls-Royce has signed an extensive equipment order with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A for shipowner Viking Cruises, with a total value of approximately £3 million (US$4.5 million) to Rolls-Royce. Viking Cruises recently ordered two cruise ships from Fincantieri and has opted for the Rolls-Royce integrated rudder and propulsion system Promas, for their vessels. In addition to the Promas propulsion system, Rolls-Royce will deliver deck machinery and steering gear for the Viking Cruises vessels. The vessels are due for delivery in 2015 and 2016. Furthermore, Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply its Promas propulsion system for two new car and truck carrying ships which are being built in Korea for Neptune Lines. The vessels will be built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co (HMD) and will also feature steering gear and deck machinery from Rolls-Royce.