Schiff&Hafen | Issue 06/2023
The propulsion of the future is complex Rolls-Royce Power Systems The
The propulsion of the future is complex Rolls-Royce Power Systems The question of the propulsion system of the future is complex, according to Rolls-Royce’s business unit, Power Systems. Whether ships will run on batteries, non-fossil fuels or a combination of various systems, depends on various factors. In the shipping industry, internal combustion engines will continue to play an important role. In the future, however, these will often no longer be powered by fossil diesel, but increasingly by sustainable fuels....