UK engine-maker Rolls-Royce has secured a £9m deal to fit two ships supporting offshore oil and gas drilling in the US with propulsion and control systems.
The deal with marine firm Jackson Offshore Operators will see it equip the commercial ships being built by BAE Systems‘ shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida. The Rolls-Royce propulsion system will feature two Azipull propulsion thrusters to offer efficient propulsion and manoeuvring on higher speed vessels and tunnel thrusters to reduce tip speed. Lee Jackson, CEO of Jackson Offshore Operators…
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