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Azimuth thrusters with CP propellers in a stern drive tug give the best control under all operating conditions.

Azimuth thrusters

Rolls-Royce is one of the world's leading suppliers of azimuth thrusters. Azimuthing thrusters enable the propeller to rotate 360 degrees around a vertical axis so that the thrusters unit can perform both propulsion and steering duties.

     
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The Rolls-Royce range comprises a number of standard units. For each model there is a range of propeller diameters and mounting arrangements with options for controllable, fixed pitch or contra-rotating propellers either ducted or open. The azimuthing thruster is ideal for a wide range of vessels.

Typical applications

 

Tugs

Offshore supply/service vessels

Cargo vessels




pdf icon Propulsion brochure 971kb

pdf icon Azimuthing thrusters, type US 55-305 FP, CP or CRP fact sheet 148kb

pdf icon Azimuthing thrusters: Aquapilot® remote control system fact sheet 136kb



 

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