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

The shipyard is constructing a state-of-the-art research vessel for the German Aerospace Center (DLR) which will act as a floating laboratory, enabling research on maritime energy systems under real operating conditions.

This order, confirmed in March, marks the first deployment of Steerprop’s new CRP units, featuring two Steerprop 14 CRP LM units rated at 750 kW and built to Ice Class 1A standards.