100 not out for Rolls-Royce after drillship contract win

Posted on 8 May 2013 by The Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce will power its 100th drillship after winning a contract to deliver propulsion systems to the world’s largest drilling company Transocean.

Having won orders to supply propulsion systems for seven new drillships totalling close to £100 million, the landmark figure is a culmination of a successful few months for the British manufacturer. With its market share in the sector already at 70%, the specialist vessels are commonly operated in the oil and gas fields off the…

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