Op-Ed: The promise of modern pod drives
Historically, mariners have had to choose between outboard and inboard engines. Each of these options have come with trade-offs. An outboard sacrifices valuable deck space and produces a lot of noise, while
azimuth thruster
Kongsberg Maritime launches new RD-AZ-2300. rim-drive azimuth thruster
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new rim-drive azimuth thruster, the RD-AZ-2300. With a propeller diameter of 2,300 mm, it is positioned between the existing RD-AZ-1900 and RD-AZ-2600 models, providing ship owners and
Kongsberg introduces new underwater mountable thruster with permanent magnet motor
Kongsberg Maritime has added a new size of underwater mountable thruster, with a 3.7-meter propeller and 4.2 MW power output , to its range. Suited to a range of vessels including drill
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
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