• Deck Mounted Thrusters

Deck Mounted Thrusters

Turnkey containerized propulsion solutions

Azimuth Thrusters combine propulsion and steering in one propulsion package. The Deck Mounted Azimuth Thruster with a containerized prime mover can be placed right on the deck of the vessel. 

The turnkey delivered propulsion unit is designed for barges, ferries, Jack-up vessels and many more applications. The product can be delivered in a performance range of 100-1,380 kW.

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  • Thruster Systems

Options

All ZF Azimuth Thrusters are developed and produced in-house and thus, can be customized according to the customer’s wishes.

  • Z-drive
  • Mounting on deck of the vessel
  • Control system ThrusterCommand is integral part of the propulsion system
  • Stem length can be chosen to suit the vessel design
  • Work lights installed inside the enclosure
  • Complete local controls insight the enclosure for both thruster and engine
  • Cooling
    • Radiator
    • Keel
    • Sea water
  • Drive options
    • Diesel engine
    • Hydraulic motor

 

  • Propeller
    • Open type fixed pitch propeller
    • Fixed pitch propeller with nozzle
      • GS Nozzle - optimized for speed
      • GT Nozzle - optimized for thrust
      • Optionally with a nozzle grid
  • Depth adjustment of the propeller can be controlled for various water depths
  • Swing out functionality for maintenance of thruster in afloat condition either with external crane or via hydraulic cylinder
  • Line (wire) cutters
  • Anodes on lower gearbox and nozzle
  • Exhaust silencer on top of the canopy
  • Wet operated clutch
  • Hydraulic steering of the thruster
  • Resilient suspension underneath the engine to reduce vibrations
  • Tail section covered above the waterline with a hatch
  • Fuel tank
  • Fire extinguishing system
  • Battery charger
  • Sound proof concept
  • Engine and lubrication heating to ensue trouble free operation in cold environment (external power source required)
  • Pluggable cabling to the wheelhouse
  • Wheelhouse cabinet supply with installed thruster & engine operation panels
  • Classification by all major classification societies
  • Available with Condition Monitoring System