GE wins orders for 8 PSV integrated systems

Recently, GE Energy Management's Power Conversion business unit will provide integrated power generation, propulsion and dynamic positioning for the eight new offshore platform support vessels (PSV) of Singapore's maritime services company Swire Pacific Offshore Operations (Pte) Limited (SPO). ) and automation systems.

It is reported that each PSV will use the diesel-electric propulsion system to drive GE's innovative Inovelis pod propulsion unit. GE's scope of supply also includes diesel engine driven generators, main and auxiliary switchboards, propulsion motors, variable frequency drives and C Series DP and marine automation systems. The products delivered by GE will be manufactured by GE's plant in Brazil and will provide technical support, spare parts and training. The products are expected to be delivered from May 2013 to February 2014. The first PSV is expected to be commissioned in September 2013. The last one The vessel is expected to enter service in September 2014.