Category: thrusters

  • Brunvoll to supply complete propulsion and maneuvering solutions for two new CSOVs

    Brunvoll to supply complete propulsion and maneuvering solutions for two new CSOVs The two CSOVs (commissioning service operation vessels), ordered at Vard in July by a still-undisclosed buyer will have complete propulsion and maneuvering systems supplied by Brunvoll. Each vessel will be equipped with the following Brunvoll solutions from aft to bow: two azimuth propulsion…

  • Op-Ed: Can thrusters be designed for purpose and value?

    Op-Ed: Can thrusters be designed for purpose and value? by Juho Rekola, director, sales & project management, Steerprop. Thrusters tailored for your vessel need not cost more than cookie-cutter solutions and will inevitably reduce total lifecycle costs. In many industries, standardization has become a byword for efficiency. Containerization is the classic example in shipping, with…

  • Poland’s new Miecznik-class frigates will have Schottel transverse thrusters

    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…