Dubai: Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with Drydocks World Dubai to provide systems for LNG powered tugs for the Middle East market. The tugs, to be designed by the Drydocks World in-house design team, will incorporate a range of power and propulsion equipment from Rolls-Royce, including Bergen medium speed gas engines.
The MOU was recently signed by Khamis Juma Buamim, chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World, and Neil Gilliver, Rolls-Royce, president – merchant, in Dubai.
Juma Buamim said: “We are at the threshold of a new era in environment management for maritime sustainable development. Drydocks World seeks to take a leadership role in implementing green technology solutions and is developing a new product, the ‘Green Tug,’ which is an LNG powered tug that will comply with new emission control regulations.” [11/04/13]
