Schottel to supply Rudderpropellers for Rotortug sextet
MARCH 22, 2017 — Schottel is to deliver 18 SRP 430 FP Rudderpropellers, rated at 1,765 kW each, for the six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Advanced Rotortugs that Damen Song Cam Shipyard
MARCH 22, 2017 — Schottel is to deliver 18 SRP 430 FP Rudderpropellers, rated at 1,765 kW each, for the six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Advanced Rotortugs that Damen Song Cam Shipyard
MARCH 13, 2017 — Island Venture, the largest Offshore Construction Vessel (OCV) yet delivered by Norway’s Ulstein Verft shipyard (see earlier story), sets new standards in multifunctionality. The 160 m by 30
FEBRUARY 27, 2017 — Leek, Netherlands, headquartered Groot Ship Design has supplied the design and basic engineering package for a series of four next generation open top multipurpose vessels ordered from a
FEBRUARY 13, 2017 — A video just posted on Vimeo shows he first U.S.-built Rotortug – ART Trident — in action for Seabulk Towing. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., and designated as
JANUARY 3, 2017—Gary Aucoin has been named the new General Manager of Schottel Inc. in Houma, LA. Aucoin has extensive experience of the U.S. marine propulsion market, with 15 years’ experience in
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
APRIL 29, 2016 — Schottel has developed a new HTG (high-torque gears) gearbox that it describes as “a highly-efficient, robust and reliable gearbox with an ideal gearing geometry.” It has low maintenance
FEBRUARY 28, 2016—The first brand new U.S.-flag, U.S. built to enter the Western Alaska trade was recently delivered by Dakota Creek Industries, Anacortes, WA, to Coastal Transportation, Seattle, WA. The 242 ft
OCTOBER 7, 2015—Propulsion and steering specialist Schottel Group announced Dr. Christian Strahberger will take over as the Managing Director of SCHOTTEL GmbH in 2016. Strahberger, 42, is an industry expert with extensive
Svante Fielding is joining Schottel, Inc, in Houma, LA, as its new Vice President Operations, where his team will include Randall Freeman, who joined Schottel, Inc. as Operations Manager last month.
Mr. Fielding has 20 years of experience in the marine and propulsion industry. He has held past leadership positions across Europe / Scandinavia, North America and Asia spanning sales and service, aftermarket and production. He is currently at Schottel headquarters in Germany and will join the management team in Houma in spring 2016.
Mr. Freeman has over 15 years of experience in the marine propulsion industry, serving in various technical and management positions.