Navantia UK has selected MAN Energy Solutions to provide a propulsion package for the three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships being built by a Navantia-led consortium for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
The package includes twelve V32/44CR propulsion engines, six L32/44CR generator sets, MAN SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) for each engine, three twin-screw Alpha CP propellers, and plant auxiliaries.
It will contribute “to some key requirements of the FSS ships essential for naval applications such as shock resistance; cyber security; nuclear, biological, chemical; Integrated Logistic Support; efficiency; low-emissions and reliability,” the German engine manufacturer stated.
“Navantia UK and our partners in Team Resolute for the FSS programme are proud to partner MAN in order to provide world class propulsion technology for the FSS vessels,” FSS Liaison Programme Manager at Navantia UK Jose Luis Viguera said.
Fleet Solid Support
Harland & Wolff and BMT Group are the other two partners of the consortium building the vessels under a 1.6-billion-pound ($1.97 billion) contract awarded by the UK government.
BMT is providing naval design, while Harland & Wolff and Navantia are building the vessels, with the first vessel expected to be delivered by 2028 and the last within four years afterward.
A support ship replenishes items on naval vessels required to sustain large-scale naval operations far away from home such as ammunition, spare parts, replacement jet engines, food, and provisions.
“Navantia is a highly reputable and important partner for navies around the world and we are proud to be chosen to participate in this significant FSS programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary,” Head of Sales, Navy at MAN Energy Solutions Andreas Junginger said.