Azimuth Thruster

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Berg Propulsion has secured a contract to supply propulsion and control systems for four diesel-electric offshore support and firefighting tugs being built for Smit Lamnalco at Uzmar Shipyard.

18th May 2026

Berg wins power tug deal

18th May 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

The new Polish Navy rescue vessel Ratownik, now under construction at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, will be equipped with a complete propulsion package supplied by German propulsion specialist Schottel.

9th January 2026

Schottel propulsion and leadership transition underline commitment to naval and commercial markets

9th January 2026

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Finnish propulsion system provider Steerprop has secured an additional thruster order from shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for Germany’s new research icebreaker Polarstern.

8th January 2026

Steerprop breaks the ice with its TKMS contract

8th January 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its UUC PM azimuth thruster range, boosting vessel propulsion and vessel power for the ever demanding offshore energy sector.

15th December 2025

Kongsberg targets offshore propulsion demand

15th December 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Conventional propeller drive is still the go to propulsion system for the vast majority of ships in service and on order, but podded propulsion systems and thrusters in all their various guises…

28th November 2025

Innovation marks a year of firsts for new propulsion systems

28th November 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has inked a deal to deliver its next generation contra-rotating propeller (CRP) azimuth propulsion units to Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven.

24th September 2025

Steerprop powers DLR research ship

24th September 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Schottel has been selected to supply the propulsion system for a new RoRo cargo vessel commissioned by United Launch Alliance (ULA) and currently under construction at Bollinger Shipyards in Amelia, Louisiana.

28th May 2025

Schottel to supply propulsion system for ULA’s SpaceShip

28th May 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Damen Shipyards Group and Kongsberg Maritime have marked a significant milestone with the delivery of the 1,500th Kongsberg azimuth thruster to Damen, continuing a strong partnership that has spanned over 40 years.

11th December 2024

Damen and KM celebrate milestone thruster delivery

11th December 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

German propulsion specialist Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply azimuthing thrusters for four new escort tugs commissioned by Seattle-based Saltchuk Marine.

29th October 2024

Schottel wins thruster contract from Saltchuk Marine

29th October 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Brunvoll has signed a deal with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan for the delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring packages for three shuttle tankers for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT).

8th July 2024

Brunvoll packages for three shuttle tankers

8th July 2024

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Kongsberg Maritime continues to refine its retractable azimuth thruster range with the introduction of the ULE PM 255. This new model caters specifically to the demands of larger vessels.

24th June 2024

Kongsberg Maritime bolsters thruster portfolio

24th June 2024

NEWS

NEWS

New Turkish built tugboats will benefit from high performance azimuth thrusters

1st February 2022

High powered tugboats

1st February 2022