Møkster PSV is first vessel with Rolls-Royce Unified Bridge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 — Delivered to Norway’s Simon Møkster Shipping by Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondan last month, the 91.7 m x 20 m platform supply vessel Stril Luna is the first vessel to enter operation with Rolls-Royce’s Unified Bridge.

The Unified Bridge is a physical work environment that has been adapted to a person’s natural movements, representing a new, ergonomic approach to the work on the bridge of a vessel. All monitors, instruments and levers are designed and positioned so that the crew have full control and feel less strain during long shifts, leading to safer and more efficient operation of the ship.

In addition to the Unified Bridge, Rolls-Royce has delivered the UT 776 WP design and a comprehensive integrated equipment package including main engines, propellers, thrusters, DP2, automation and control systems, electrical systems and deck machinery. The ships wave piercing bow and Automated Sea Fastening System (ASFA), which secures the deck load, are also recent innovations by Rolls-Royce.

Ingemund Longva, Rolls-Royce, Vice president Automation & Control Offshore and President Commercial Marine, said: “The Unified Bridge concept has received considerable attention in the industry having recently signed a number of contracts with customers, including a new anchor handling vessel, an exploration yacht in addition to platform supply vessels. We are very much looking forward to seeing the Unified Bridge in operation and receiving feedback from the crew of Stril Luna.”

Earlier this year Simon Møkster Shipping ordered an identical vessel for delivery in 2016 which will also be built by Astilleros Gondán S.A.