Rolls-Royce waterjets and MTU diesels to power 17 new vessels for the Qatar Coastguard
Rolls-Royce has secured a £15.8 million contract to supply Rolls-Royce MTU high-speed engines and a suite of waterjet propulsion systems for 17 fast patrol vessels under construction at Turkey’s ARES Shipyard for the Qatar Coastguard, the company said in a press release.
Kerim Kalafatoglu, ARES Shipyard, Chairman and Executive Director, said: “We have adopted an approach of continuous development in every project that we work on, and every boat that we build. Our partnerships with prestigious suppliers, such as Rolls-Royce, are a testament to our commitment to deliver quality vessels at the leading edge of design and innovation.
The scope of supply for Rolls-Royce is extensive, with a total of 46 engines and waterjets, across three different sizes of craft.
MTU 12V2000M84 diesel engines and Rolls-Royce Kamewa 50A3 series waterjets will be installed on five 24-metre ARES 75 HERCULES patrol boats and ten of the 34-metre ARES 110 HERCULES design.
The two largest craft, the 47-metre ARES 150 HERCULES design, will each feature three MTU Series 4000 diesels and twin 71S4 water jets with B4 boosters.
With power outputs up to 2060kW, the Kamewa A3 series deliver up to 3% better energy-efficiency compared to the earlier model. This, together with a reduced footprint on the vessel, lower weight and life-cycle costs, equates to a substantial reduction in fuel costs and CO2 emissions.
Ares Shipyard is located in Antalya on the South Coast of Turkey and has been operating since 2006 and is a specialist in the manufacture of fast patrol craft for up to 70 metres in length for military and homeland security purposes, as well as for civil applications.
Rolls-Royce is a world leader in marine solutions, providing products, service and expertise to more than 30,000 vessels in the offshore, merchant, naval surface and submarine markets. It designs ships and its product range includes propulsion systems featuring diesel engines and gas turbines, propellers, thrusters and water jets. Rolls-Royce also provides manoeuvring and stabilising systems and deck machinery. The company employs over 39,000 skilled people, including 11,000 engineers, in offices, manufacturing and service facilities in over 50 countries.