Brunvoll has secured a contract from Samsung Heavy Industries to provide “comprehensive” thruster and control system packages for nine Dynamic Positioning Level 2 (DP2) shuttle tankers.

Available in the power class up to 150 kW, the azimuth thruster is characterized by optimal efficiency and gives the vessel maximum maneuverability.

Marine propulsion systems manufacturer Schottel introduced its new M-series azimuth thrusters, consisting of several medium-sized rudder propeller sizes covering a power range of 400 to 1,000 kW.

The Mistral vessels are the first ships to sail for the French Navy to be powered by azimuth thrusters. Five 16-cylinder Wartsila 15V32 diesel alternators power these thrusters, which enhances the ...

The Global azimuth thrusters market size is expected to reach USD 592.86 million by 2032, according to a new study. The report gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides ...

Farmington, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Azimuth Thrusters Market Size Was USD 498.5 Million In 2021. The Market Is Expected To Grow From USD 526.4 Million In 2022 To USD 583.8 ...

For propulsion, the vessels use electrically driven pod-mounted propellers called azimuth thrusters that double as agile steering mechanisms.

Flying the French flag, the huge Navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship FS Dixmude (L9015) was spotted leaving Portsmouth on Thursday. The Mistral is the French Navy's first all-electric ...

So purpose-built that they're almost unseaworthy on the open waves, nuclear icebreakers are a fascinating solution to a specific problem - and the new class of double acting reversible ships that ...