Rolls-Royce signs Marine Alutech contract
Rolls-Royce will supply 28 waterjets to power the Watercat K13 Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) being built by Marine Alutech for the Royal Oman Police. The company announced a new contract for the work on 14 January.
Powered by twin Rolls-Royce Steel Series 32A3 waterjets, the Watercat K13 has a top speed of over 50 knots and a range exceeding 200 nautical miles, fully loaded.
Marine Alutech is building 14 of the FICs for Oman at its shipyard in Finland. The Watercat K13 has a wide range of operating characteristics but is especially suitable for patrolling, interception and rescue purposes in all weather conditions. The vessels will be delivered by the end of 2017.
Niko Haro, CEO, Marine Alutech, said: ‘Our customers were looking for a fast, agile vessel equipped with proven technology to help in policing the sultanate. Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets are such a technology; highly reliable and with an excellent service support network.’
David Kemp, vice president sales – naval, Rolls-Royce, said: ‘Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets contribute significantly to the manoeuvrability, efficiency and performance of these highly capable vessels particularly at speeds in excess of 50 knots.
‘The Kamewa A3 series is up to 3% more energy-efficient than earlier models and together with a reduced footprint on the vessel, lower weight and life-cycle costs, can substantially reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions, making them highly efficient as well as highly effective.’
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