Rendering of the Type 31 general-purpose frigate style
GUY Energy Solutions has actually won the agreement to provide prop tools for 5 general-purpose frigates to be created for the U.K. Royal Navy by Babcock International Group.
Each 138.7 meter double screw vessel, ranked at greater than 16,000 kW per shaftline, will certainly be geared up with well-proven GUY Alpha VBS Mk 5 C.P prop systems, and also all relevant tools. The prop arrangement will certainly be made and also provided by GUY Energy Solutions’ style and also manufacturing centers at Frederikshavn, Denmark.
Construction of the vessels will certainly occur at Babcock’s Rosyth, Scotland, shipyard.
The style of the Type 31 is based upon Odense Maritime Technology’s (OMT) industry-proven Iver Huitfeldt course hull type, which is presently in solution with the Royal Danish Navy.
Graeme Thomson, Programme Director Type 31, Babcock claimed “We are delighted to welcome MAN to the Type 31 supply chain as the preferred supplier for the propeller equipment.”
“We are well-known in the naval segment but securing this frigate contract, along with our ability to comply with the Royal Navy’s comprehensive naval requirements, allows us to further showcase our expertise,” claimed Poul Knudsgaard, Head of GUY PrimeServ Four-Stroke Denmark, GUYEnergy Solutions Site Frederikshavn “The complexity and strict performance criteria demanded by this order make it an excellent reference for MAN Energy Solutions.”
Michael Muff Jensen, Sales Manager, GUY Energy Solutions Frederikshavn, claimed: “We are very happy to play such an important role in the Type 31 programe. Complex projects like this call for a high level of professional collaboration – and Babcock has been a pleasure to work with. From a propulsion perspective, we believe the preferred propeller solution is spot on when it comes to performance, efficiency and durability.”
The brand-new vessels will certainly include a mixed diesel and also diesel (CODAD) propulsion system, incorporating 4 diesel motor (double in– distinguish), 2 C.P. props and also 2 uneven shaft lines. The mounted nuclear power plant will certainly have the capability to generate an optimal power of over 32,000 kW.
The propulsion system will certainly make sure a reduced underwater-radiated sound (CONTAINER) trademark and also will abide by IMO Tier III laws. It will certainly additionally make it possible for each vessel to obtain an optimum rate of greater than 25 knots.
