OSV / PSV / AHTSHome > Applications > OSV / PSV / AHTA Dynamic positioning capability has become the norm for today’s Offshore or Platform Supply Vessels and Anchor Handling Tug Supply boats. Thrustmaster tunnel and azimuth thrusters are used by all major operators, including Tidewater, Seacor, Edison Chouest, Trico and Seabulk. For new vessel applications, diesel-electric propulsion systems are very popular, either using electric motor driven Z-Drives augmented with one or more bow thrusters, or using conventional main drives in combination with electric motor driven bow and stern thrusters, tunnel or retractable azimuth type. Also very popular, especially for upgrades and conversions of existing vessels, are hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, either tunnel or retractable azimuth type. The hydraulic drive provides an economical and technically superior solution. Read about a comparison of the benefits of tunnel thrusters and retractable azimuth thrusters. |
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