Rolls-Royce to showcase MTU systems at Workboat show

NOVEMBER 26, 2014 — Rolls-Royce will showcase several innovative MTU commercial marine products and systems at the upcoming International Workboat Show 2014, Dec. 3-5 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Rolls-Royce books its largest single subsea contract yet

OCTOBER 29, 2014 — Rolls-Royce has won its largest subsea vessel project yet. It has signed a £24 million (about $38.7 million) contract with Ocean Yield ASA that will see it supply

World’s leading maritime trade fair doesn’t disappoint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014—Every two years, the shipping and shipbuilding world descends on Hamburg, Germany, for SMM, a week-long, mind-boggling smorgasbord of marine technology and innovation on display at more than 2,100 booths

Chouest anchor handlers to have Rolls-Royce equipment

JUNE 10, 2014 — Rolls-Royce has won a £50 million contract to deliver deck machinery for four large anchor handlers for Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO). The vessels are designed by ECO’s North

Finnlines to retrofit six ships with Promas Lite

MAY 22, 2014 — Rolls-Royce has been contracted to install its Promas Lite propulsion system on four Finnlines ships. Promas Lite is an integrated propeller and rudder system that increases efficiency and

Rolls-Royce names Makinen President of marine biz

MAY 12, 2014 — Rolls-Royce has announced that it has appointed Mikael Makinen as President of its marine business. Mr. Makinen joins Rolls-Royce from McGregor, where he was President, prior to which

Wärtsilä spurns Rolls-Royce overtures

JANUARY 9 2014 — Wärtsilä Corporation has apparently rebuffed a takeover attempt by Rolls-Royce, at least for now. In a statement today the company said: “Wärtsilä Corporation notes the recent speculation about a

A long partnership: Blount delivers eighth boat to Casco Bay

JANUARY 4, 2014—Casco Bay Island Transit serves as a vital lifeline for the residents of the six Casco Bay Islands providing commuter, tourist, freight, vehicle and mail service daily from the mainland