Schottel delivers propulsion units for world’s first emissions-free push boat

Spay, Germany, headquartered propulsion specialist Schottel is to supply two rudderpropellers for the innovative push boat Elektra. Currently under construction at the Hermann Barthel shipyard in Derben, Germany, Elektra, will be the

Schottel modernizes two Finnish ferries

Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel reports that its after sales team has carried out a modernization on two double-ended ferries operated by FinFerries Both vessels, capable of holding either 14 cars or up

Schottel delivers first thruster with new ProAnode

OCTOBER 18, 2017 — The first Rudderpropeller with Schottel’s newly developed and patented ProAnode has left the company’s Doerth, Germany, factory. According to Schottel, the new anode provides higher standards of corrosion

Powerful new Schottel Rudderpropeller can be installed afloat

JUNE 27, 2017 — Schottel has successfully tested a powerful new thruster. It can be installed afloat, making it ideal for vessels that cannot be docked easily because of their size or

New Schottel duct enhances propulsive efficiency

MAY 20, 2016—German propulsion specialist Schottel GmbH has enhanced its Rudderpropeller range with the new Schottel VarioDuct SDV45 high-performance nozzle to provide higher efficiency at open-water speed in combination with excellent bollard

Last tractor tug delivered for new Panamanian locks

OCTOBER 9, 2014—The Panama Canal Authority recently took delivery of the 29m tractor Cerro Ancon, the last in a series of 14 such vessels for its fleet. Named after a hill in