Brazilian offshore operator expands its fleet of Rolls-Royce vessels, AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)
Release Date: 2009-05-08
CBO (Companhia Brasileira de Offshore) has purchased two further Rolls-Royce offshore vessel design and equipment systems in a £13 million order.
This latest contract, for two UT 715L ships, follows a series of similar orders from CBO, including two vessels already in service, three that are to be delivered this year and a further three for delivery in 2010.
Over 650 Rolls-Royce designed UT vessels are either in service or under construction around the world.
“This order marks the continuation of a long cooperation between our two companies and a further expansion of CBO’s fleet of Rolls-Royce UT Design offshore vessels,” said Jørn Heltne, Senior Vice President, Rolls-Royce Ship Technology - Offshore.
“We are very pleased that CBO has again chosen Rolls-Royce. This is a reflection of our ability to supply our customers with fully integrated power, propulsion and motion control systems.”
Rolls-Royce is supplying the main engines and propulsion system as well as the automation and control systems.
The two vessels will also be equipped with Rolls-Royce thrusters, steering gear and rudders, and will feature bulk handling system and deck machinery.
CBO first ordered Rolls-Royce-designed offshore vessels in the 1990s during the renaissance in the Brazilian shipbuilding industry. The two new UT 715L vessels will be delivered in 2011.
Rolls-Royce has been an active partner in the country’s maritime renaissance over the past decade, with a broad portfolio of customers across the offshore, merchant and naval sectors. A new Marine Service Centre is due to open next month, which will provide state-of-the-art repair and overhaul expertise in support of the company’s entire portfolio of marine products to customers throughout the region.
Today over 40 Rolls-Royce designed vessels have been, or are currently under construction at Brazilian shipyards.
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| Company: | AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) |
| Country: | Belgium |
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