Special Purpose Vessels
From fireboats and rescue craft to survey and research vessels, Rolls-Royce provides propulsion and power solutions tailored to the specialized tasks your vessel performs.
Special-purpose vessels operate in mission-critical environments where reliability, safety and precise control are paramount.
From fireboats, search and rescue (SAR) vessels and oil spill response vessels to research ships, pilot boats, survey vessels, dredgers and icebreakers, mtu provides propulsion solutions tailored to highly specialized operations and challenging conditions.
For SAR missions, mtu propulsion systems are designed to remain operational even under extreme vessel inclinations and rollover scenarios, helping ensure propulsion power remains available when it matters most.
mtu diesel and gas engines combine high power density, strong torque and fast response with proven reliability. Complemented by marine gensets, onboard power generation and intelligent automation systems, they enable safe and dependable vessel operation.
For fireboats and other hazardous-duty applications, ATEX-certified air shut-off valves support safe operation in the vicinity of fires and potentially explosive atmospheres.
Engine comparison
Engine models
Power output
Power output
Speed
10V, 12V, 16V
720 - 1,630 kW
966 - 2,186 bhp
2,250 - 2,450 rpm
Engine models
Power output
Power output
Speed
8V, 12V, 16V, 20V
746 - 3,200 kW
1,000 - 4,291 bhp
1,600 - 2,100 rpm
Diesel and Gas engines mechanic propulsion
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Engines and Gensets for on-board power and diesel-electric drive
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Engines and gensets for offshore Exploration & Production
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On-board power and electric propulsion (variable speed)
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Case study: Fireboat boasts world’s greatest pumping capacity
How FDNY built the world’s most technically advanced fireboat
Named in honor of the 343 members of the New York City Fire Department who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, the city’s newest fireboat, the Three Forty Three, can reach fires quickly and pump huge quantities of water to douse flames like those that spewed from the World Trade Center.
Download this case study to learn:
- Why Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano considers Three Forty Three “the most technically advanced fireboat in the world”
- What makes the vessel’s 18 kn speed and ~190,000 liter/minute pumping capacity so impressive
- How their complete mtu propulsion package, including monitoring and controls, gives Three Forty Three an advantage over comparable vessels
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