Azimuth Thrusters
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 Azimuth thrusters are
for main propulsion of displacement vessels. They are available
from 75 to 10,750 HP (55kW to 8.0MW) to replace conventional
propulsion and rudder steering systems to perform both the propulsion
and steering functions.
Azimuth thrusters are used when enhanced
maneuverability is required in applications such as dynamic positioning,
ship escort and ship docking services.
Azimuth thrusters are available in Z-drive
configuration with direct diesel engine drive or in L-drive configuration
for electric or hydraulic drive from overhead.
Azimuth mechanical, electric, or hydraulic
thruster options
Z-Drive for horizontal
input (diesel or electric motors)
Azimuth Z-drive Thrusters use fixed pitch propellers in open
wheel configuration or with nozzles.
L-Drive for vertical electric
motor input
Azimuth L-Drive Thrusters use fixed pitch propellers in open
wheel configuration or with nozzle.
Other types of thrusters
Azimuth Hydraulic Podded
Drive Thruster
Podded Hydraulic Azimuth thrusters use fixed pitch propellers
in open wheel configuration or with nozzle.
Retractable Through-Hull
Hydraulic Azimuth Thruster
Retractable azimuth thrusters are thru-hull azimuthing thrusters
using fixed pitch propellers at variable speed.
Transom-Mounted
Hydraulic Azimuth Thruster
Transom-mounted azimuth thrusters units are ideal for applications
where sufficient freeboard is available.
Deck-Mounted Hydraulic Azimuth
Thruster
Hydraulic Propulsion Units are available from 35 to 2,000 HP
either with open propeller or with nozzle.
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