Re Contract
ROLLS-ROYCE WINS CONTRACT TO SUPPLY WATERJETS FOR THE
FINNISH NAVY´S NEW HIGH SPEED LANDING CRAFT
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a contract to supply
water jets to power Marine Alutech Oy Ab's new Watercat™ M18 AMC high speed
troop transport craft, that are currently under construction for the Finnish
Navy.
The boats, classified as U700, are designed and built by the Marine Alutech
shipyard in Teijo, Finland, which specialises in patrol and military vessels.
The contract, for 12 craft, will involve the supply of Rolls-Royce 40A3 water
jets (two per craft), and a state-of-art control system that will enhance the
manoeuvring capabilities of the vessels.