Wärtsilä Corporation, 12 February 2025 at 10:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering company Elomatic have signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights, technology, and use of trademark of Elomatic’s unique Elogrid...
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Poland’s new Miecznik-class frigates will have Schottel transverse thrusters
High quality, flexible options for adaptation to special requirements and high availability during operation are key factors for the propulsion systems of naval vessels. To meet these requirement, the Schottel transverse thruster (STT) is designed with improved maneuvering performance. Each of the Miecznik-class multi-role frigates being built by PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, Poland, will be fitted with a shock-enhanced STT 4 with an input power of 925 kW and a propeller diameter of 2.0 meters.
The...
Brunvoll thrusters selected for three new Maran Tankers shuttle tankers
Brunvoll has won an order to supply a comprehensive package of thrusters for three Suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers under construction at South Korea’s Daehan Shipbuilding for Angelicoussis Group’s Maran Tankers Management Inc,
Brunvoll’s delivery for each of the three vessels consists of one AR100 and two AR115 retractable azimuth thrusters, one FU100 and one FU115 tunnel thrusters.
The combined power output of all the thrusters for each vessel is above 13,000 kW.
The three 154,000 dwt shuttle tankers...
Brunvoll says Windward CSOV thrusters are its “latest and greatest”
Windward Offshore’s decision to exercise an option adding two additional hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) to two already on order at Fincantieri group member Vard is good news for Norwegian propulsion specialist Brunvoll.
All four of Windward’s new vessels will have Brunvoll systems featuring two propulsion azimuth thrusters in the aft, and two retractable azimuth thrusters and a tunnel thruster in the bow. All the azimuth thrusters feature what Brunvoll calls “the latest...
Scandlines wraps up investment in low-noise thrusters for hybrid ferries
Danish ferry operator Scandlines has completed a more than EUR 13 million investment project in upgrading the Fehmarn ferries and at the same time significantly reduced its environmental impact.
The post Scandlines wraps up investment in low-noise thrusters for hybrid ferries appeared first on Offsh...
Thrustmaster of Texas wins multiyear USCG contract
Houston-headquartered Thrustmaster of Texas reports that it has been awarded a multiyear contract from the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center (SFLC) to overhaul thrusters for the Coast Guard’s 175-foot WLM vessels.
Over the period of performance for this contract, Thrustmaster will fully overhaul to a like-new status the primary propulsion system for these icebreaker/buoy & construction tenders. This effort will allow the Coast Guard to continue to support the important missions of...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/thrustmaster-of-texas-wins-multiyear-uscg-contract/
ZF Marine names new product line manager, commercial thrusters
Miramar, Fla., headquartered ZF Marine North America has appointed Walter Fienco product line manager, commercial thrusters.
In this role, Fienco, who was previously senior engineer, customer applications, for ZF Marine, will lead the company’s commercial thruster product sales across the North and Central American and Caribbean markets.
Fienco brings nearly 15 years of commercial thruster product experience to the position. During his tenure at ZF Marine, he managed/led the company’s...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/zf-marine-names-new-product-line-manager-commercial-thrusters/
Steerprop establishes Houston-based subsidiary
Finnish propulsion solution specialist Steerprop is strengthening its presence in the North American market by establishing a subsidiary in Houston, Texas.
The investment, which includes building substantial warehouse facilities and providing proprietary 24/7 sales and maintenance services, aims specifically at covering the needs and requirements of North American customers with local, comprehensive know-how and expertise.
“Our local presence in North America allows us to ensure the high standard...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/steeprop-establishes-houston-based-subsidiary/
Brunvoll kit for Van Oord’s ‘green’ cable layer
Norway’s Brunvoll has secured a contract to supply a complete propulsion and manoeuvring system […] The post Brunvoll kit for Van Oord’s ‘green’ cable layer appeared…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/brunwoll-kit-for-van-oords-green-cable-layer/
World’s 1st shallow-draught icebreaking walk-to-work vessel to get Schottel thrusters
German propulsion expert Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply Dutch shipyard Royal Niestern Sander with thrusters for a new shallow-draught vessel. The post World’s 1st…