Since the 1950s, GE Vernova has been providing and servicing aeroderivative marine gas turbines. We’ll help find a versatile engine that pairs with your ship’s energy and propulsion profiles. Aeroderivative gas turbine packages result in faster installs and smaller footprints—making integration cost-effective for anyone looking for new kinds of efficient power in the cruise industry.
GE Vernova’s LM2500* gas turbines might be used on aircraft carriers and other military vessels, but their leading durability, availability, and reliability serve the cruise line industry in the four corners of the world. This includes Carnival Corporation’s brands, Holland America Line, Cunard Line, and Princess Cruises. The Royal Caribbean Group depends on this turbine for eight ships from their brands Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, making them one of the top global operators of LM2500 gas turbines, with 24 total in their fleet.
With markedly high power density, >99% reliability, and >98% availability, what else makes our aeroderivatives sought after as cruise ship turbines?
Lower emissions: NOx at 15 ppm with SAC or dry low emissions technology
High reliability and availability: driven by our engine-exchange philosophy
Operational flexibility: five-minute startup and markedly high ramp rates
Configuration options: Sprint, SAC/DLE, black start, cold weather, and more
Grid-firming capable: quick start combined with synchronous condensing
Fuel flexibility: wide Wobbe index of 35 – 60 MWI, propane, hydrogen
Cogen and CHP fit: “right sized” for medium-to-low steam cogeneration
Power density: up to 7 x the power density of reciprocating engines
The most reliable aeroderivative gas turbine in the world, featuring reliability consistently above 99.8%. GE Vernova offers aeroderivative gas turbines for marine endeavors of all sizes. We’ve been improving them for 50 years, with 150 million operating hours worldwide.
Our upgrades like asymmetric diffusers, alternative fuel retrofits, and turbine-lockout prevention can greatly modify LM2500/LM2500XPRESS, but what makes aeroderivative gas turbines such a match for ocean travel?
100% start reliability: They have faster start-up times with little or no cyclic life penalty and a modular construction.
Easy mobilization: They’re “footprint friendly” for quicker installment, removal, replacement, and reallocation.
Operational flexibility: They accept loads faster with the ability to split or share them, yet still maintain fuel efficiency.
Lightweight frame: With a small energy footprint, they utilize advanced materials half the weight and take up 30% less floor space.
Annual maintenance: Requiring it just once a year on average, this helps save thousands of man-hours—and thousands of dollars in lube oil costs.
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