Rolls-Royce of North America

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Rolls-Royce of North America provides advanced marine propulsion systems, power solutions, and related services to the maritime industry.

Stabilizers, Intering The Rolls-Royce marine business is a global leader in marine propulsion, engineering and hydrodynamic expertise, with a broad product range and full systems integration capability. Rolls-Royce offers a product portfolio ranging from vessel design and gas turbine engines to water jets and deck handling equipment. The business is unique in its scope and capabilities, with the aim of supplying power, propulsion and motion control systems for high-value vessels. World Leader in Marine Solutions Comprehensive range of products and strong brands A balanced business - Naval and Commercial Integrated System Solutions Strong market positions Global Support Network World Leader in Marine Solutions 7300 employees 2000 customers Main manufacturing in the UK, North America and Scandinavia Equipment on over 20,000 vessels Sales and service in 34 countries A balanced business - Naval and Commercial Rolls-Royce is undertaking propulsion systems development for all planned UK Royal Navy platforms including Type 45 destroyer, Future Attack Submarine, Future Carrier and Future Surface Combatant as well as international programmes in the USA, France, Australia and Korea. In 1998, Rolls-Royce was selected to design and supply the reactor plants for the Royal Navy's next generation of nuclear submarines, the Astute class. Two more submarines are planned. The commercial side of the business has a powerful track record in the offshore sector, having supplied over 450 UT-700 series service and support vessels since the mid-1970s. There are also strong market positions in cruise and passenger, cargo, tugs, workboats, coastal ferries and fishing. There is therefore a strong synergy between the naval and commercial businesses with equipment being supplied across both market sectors. Comprehensive range of products and strong brands Rolls-Royce offers prime movers between 0.5 and 50 MW. The recently developed MT30 is the company's first gas turbine for both naval and commercial applications. In addition to gas turbines, the marine equipment portfolio features famous product names such as Bergen Diesels, Ulstein Aquamaster azimuth thrusters, Kamewa Ulstein propellers and tunnel thrusters, Kamewa water jets, Brown Brothers stabilisers, Rauma Brattvaag deck machinery, and UT-Design and NVC-Design. Strong market positions Products and Equipment represent 80 per cent of sales. Our installed bases are: Offshore supply and support - over 800 vessels Commercial shipping - over 15,000 vessels Warships - 2,200 ships Submarines - over 50 boats Integrated System Solutions Marine capabilities are organised into several market segments so that a customer's particular needs can be directly addressed by specialist teams in terms of vessel design, prime movers, propulsion and motion control equipment. A market-driven approach also benefits ship operators by offering dedicated solutions for integrated system packages and through-life product support. Rolls-Royce effectively becomes a customer's world-wide partner for its marine solutions, from concept to complete life-cycle support through the company's global service network. The system solutions on offer are based on years of experience in marine engineering, state-of-the-art technology and close customer co-operation through all projects. An important part of the business philosophy is the focus on delivering fully-integrated ship systems customised to the individual ship and its operation. Global Support Network Rolls-Royce marine capabilities extend beyond creating and supplying marine solutions and equipment for naval and commercial vessels. Its global support network includes offices and support facilities in 33 countries. Such an organisation is unique, and its scope and capabilities are unparalleled in the marine sector. Rolls-Royce support provides a comprehensive capability to improve availability with lower through-life costs. An important part of this strategy is a 'global but local' approach, which includes a commitment to the local language and culture so that Rolls-Royce can work closely with all customers, wherever they are.

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