Thrusters & Propulsors

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Berg Propulsion has been selected to provide state-of-the-art control and propulsion technology for what will be one of the largest hybrid tugs ever delivered, after owner Buksér og Berging AS (BuBe) agreed specifications…

30th November 2023

Berg Propulsion provides systems integration for new offshore tug

30th November 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Steerprop, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance propulsion systems, has been chosen to supply advanced ice-classed bow thrusters to the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Polar Icebreaker. The ship will be designed…

23rd November 2023

Steerprop Bow Thrusters For Canada’s New Polar Icebreaker

23rd November 2023

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The Motorship spoke to Ari M. Turunen, Head of R&D and Technology, Marine Propulsion, at ABB Marine & Ports, about the future of Azipod® propulsors

9th November 2023

Azipod propulsion to play a greater role in next generation vessel designs

9th November 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel will be equipping three new Walk-to-Work Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) to be built by Damen with full propulsion packages.

3rd November 2023

Schottel propulsors for new H2-fuelled CSOVs

3rd November 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

ABB and Carnival Corporation have signed a long-term partnership agreement to collaborate on continued operational and ship performance across the cruise company’s fleet using systematic maintenance planning, critical spares management, and cutting-edge digital…

2nd November 2023

ABB and Carnival sign strategic partnership for Azipod propulsion services

2nd November 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Aegir Marine has launched a project to remanufacture a decades-old ship thruster. The project will take place in a purpose-built remanufacturing laboratory set up by Aegir Marine. It is the first project to be…

27th October 2023

Aegir to introduce remanufacturing with decades-old thruster refurb

27th October 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Brunvoll has been chosen as the supplier of a complete propulsion and manoeuvring system for what has been described as the most “technologically-advanced” cable-layer vessel. The new DP3 cable laying vessel has been ordered…

17th October 2023

Ulstein opts for Brunvoll propulsion package for new cable-layer

17th October 2023

REGULATION

REGULATION

CIMAC – the International Council on Combustion Engines – has offered its assistance on the development of rules governing stopping a ship fitted with azimuth thrusters.

12th October 2023

CIMAC advises on azimuth thruster stopping

12th October 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Brunvoll is to supply a propulsion and manoeuvring package for a new stun and bleed vessel being built by Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted.

21st August 2023

Brunvoll to propel new fishing vessel

21st August 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Brunvoll is to supply the propulsion and manoeuvring packages for two new Purus Wind commissioning service operation vessels with an option for a further two.

11th August 2023

Brunvoll to supply propulsion for Purus Wind CSOVs

11th August 2023