Podded drives are complete propulsion and steering units suspended below the ship, in place of conventional rudders or propellers. The pod contains an electric motor, the drive end of which is ...

electric- driven, podded propulsors in the most capital-intensive ... the basic principle is that the conventional shafting, propeller and rudder system is replaced with a 360-degree rotatable ...

Podded Propellers: Over 40 ships in the company's fleet are fitted with high-efficiency, 360-degree steerable podded propulsion units that are up to ~7% more efficient than conventional propellers.

World's largest cruise company combines custom hull designs, propulsion hardware, and underwater inspection and cleaning drones to fine-tune hydrodynamic efficiency and reduce underwater drag MIAMI, F ...