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Rolls Royce Power Package for Wind Energy Vessel
01 Feb 2002
Due to enter European service in February 2003, the vessel (see Maritime Journal, December 2001, page 13) is specially designed to transport and install offshore wind turbines on prepared shallow-water seabed foundations. Incorporating technology already proven in the offshore sector, the vessel could be influential in an emerging wind energy sector which is driven by both the environmental imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the escalating cost of extracting remaining fossil fuel reserves.
Rolls Royce will draw upon its own existing product range and will also source equipment from other manufacturers, taking responsibility for integrated systems which will include diesel-electric propulsion. Four 1.5MW Ulstein Aquamaster US205 azimuth thrusters under the vessel's stern will incorporate variable speed fixed pitch propellers in nozzles. Three 700kW Kamewa Ulstein controllable pitch tunnel thrusters with an Aquapilot control system will provide for supplementary manoeuvring and dynamic positioning requirements. Four 1,824kW gensets based on high speed Mitsubishi diesels and Newage Stamford alternators will provide for propulsive power and other onboard energy needs.
These will be backed up by two smaller auxiliary sets.
Rolls Royce will also manufacture bridge and engine room consoles, switchboards and an integrated automation system.
MJ Information No: 16727
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