ZF unveils its newest azimuth thruster
Miramar, Fla., based ZF North America is to add the ZF AT 90 to its azimuth thruster (AT) line-up.Becoming commercially available in December, The new, well-mounted, Z-drive thruster is compatible with a
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Purus Wind CSOVs will feature Brunvoll propulsion packages
The methanol-ready battery hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) recently ordered at Vard by U.K. based Purus Wind will have Brunvoll propulsion and maneuvering packages. Each will be outfitted with two azimuth
Kongsberg launches new space-saving retractable azimuth thruster series
Aimed at vessel designs in which onboard space is limited, Kongsberg Maritime’s new ULE PM series retractable azimuth thrusters are smaller than competing units while maintaining thrust power. The result of a
Damen takes delivery of its 1,000th R-R azimuth thruster
FEBRUARY 9, 2017 — Damen Shipyards builds a lot of tugs, making it Rolls-Royce’s biggest customer for its azimuthing thrusters. The 1,000th and the 1,001st units — Rolls-Royce US 255 FP azimuth
Rolls-Royce marks azimuth thruster milestone
MAY 13, 2015 — At an event in Rauma, Finland, Rolls-Royce this week celebrated the 50 year anniversary of its first azimuth thruster delivery. Rotating through 360 degrees and providing propulsion and
Five Norwegian ferries to have Rolls-Royce thrusters
APRIL 8, 2015 — Rolls-Royce has signed contracts to supply azimuth propulsion systems for five new double ended ferries on order for Norwegian operators Bastø-Fosen and Fjord 1. The ferries are scheduled