Rolls-Royce moves ahead on autonomous ship R&D
MARCH 8, 2017 — Rolls-Royce is moving ahead with its research and development plans to make remote and autonomous shipping a reality and reap the benefits of increasing digitalization in the marine
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MTU presents integrated Tier III solution at defense show
FEBRUARY 17, 2017 — Rolls-Royce will be showcasing its MTU drive and propulsion solutions at the IDEX and NAVDEX 2017 defense technology trade shows that take place in Abu Dhabi from February
Damen takes delivery of its 1,000th R-R azimuth thruster
FEBRUARY 9, 2017 — Damen Shipyards builds a lot of tugs, making it Rolls-Royce’s biggest customer for its azimuthing thrusters. The 1,000th and the 1,001st units — Rolls-Royce US 255 FP azimuth
Italian Navy duo to have R-R engines and waterjets
JANUARY 25, 2017 — Rolls-Royce is to supply engines and waterjets to power and propel two new high-speed vessels that are currently under construction for the Italian Navy at Intermarine’s Sarzana shipyard.
Rolls-Royce in $800 million bribery probe settlement
JANUARY 17, 2017 — The Department of Justice reports that Rolls-Royce plc, has agreed to pay the U.S. nearly $170 million as part of an $800 million global resolution to investigations by
Mols-Linien ferry to have Rolls-Royce propulsion systems
DECEMBER 19, 2016 — Rolls-Royce will provide the main propellers and propulsion control system for the 158 m car and passenger ferry ordered at Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) by Danish
Rolls-Royce to shed 800 more marine jobs
DECEMBER 2, 2016 — Rolls-Royce yesterday announced what it called “plans to accelerate the transformation of its marine business as a result of continuing weakness in the maritime market.” Among other things,
Latest MTU engines on display in New Orleans
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 — Rolls-Royce is presenting its latest MTU-branded propulsion systems for commercial vessels and offshore shipping at this week’s International Workboat Show in New Orleans. Center-stage on the MTU stand
Rolls-Royce in new autonomous ship partnership
NOVEMBER 14, 2016 — Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd have entered a strategic partnership to design, test and validate the first generation of remote and autonomous ships. Rolls-Royce
Schell to be CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems
NOVEMBER 2, 2016 — Andreas Schell has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU parent company Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS). Schell will join Rolls-Royce later this year, reporting to Chief