Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Rolls-Royce has completed factory acceptance for the MT30 gas turbines slated to power the Italian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Dock vessel.
The achievement, considered a landmark by Rolls-Royce officials, supports the Italian government's contract with shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct the new ship. Rolls Royce has been selected to provide two of the turbines to power the 20,000-ton vessel.