Azipull thrusters now available up to 5,000kW
Equipment & Technology - January 9, 2006
Ulstein Aquamaster Azipull thrusters with their pulling propellers and special hydrodynamic design have proved very popular since their introduction in 2003 and are now available up to 5,00kW, Rolls-Royce has announced.
The main advantages of the Azipull concept are improved efficiency giving lower fuel consumption, and reduced noise and vibration. These virtues are confirmed by results from vessels in hard commercial service. They are used to propel ferries, offshore vessels and product tankers and to date 80 units have been sold.
First to be introduced was the AZP085, rated at up to 1,500kW, and it was quickly followed by the AZP100 and AZP120 sizes to meet the demands of the offshore support vessel and smaller merchant vessel market, bringing the power range to 3,500kW.
Now the power range of this thruster family is extended to 5,000kW with the introduction of the AZP150 size, which uses the same mechanical geared pod technology to give the similar benefits.
The first pair of Azipull AZP150 thrusters now on order will provide main propulsion for a large offshore construction vessel currently being built for Solstad in Norway.
More articles from this category
More news
- Three MacGregor offshore cranes specified for new dive support vessel
Equipment & Technology - May 21, 2013 - SembCorp Marine acquires Equinox Offshore entities
Company News - May 21, 2013 - Gibdock completes refit on WG Cook
Yard News - May 21, 2013 - Sentinel Marine invests in more newbuilds
Vessel & ROV News - May 21, 2013 - Leevac benefits from latest round of Hornbeck newbuilds
Yard News - May 21, 2013 - Scrabster supply base moves to next phase
News - May 20, 2013 - New appointments at Saab Seaeye
Company News - May 20, 2013 - Revised IMCA diving equipment document available for consultation
Publications - May 20, 2013 - IMCA publishes guidlines on ROV installation on vessels
Publications - May 20, 2013 - Atlantic Offshore commissions powerful ERRV
Vessel & ROV News - May 20, 2013 - Harkand to acquire Veolia Marine Services
News - May 20, 2013 - IMCA issues guidance on DP positioned jack-ups and use of dumb barges
Publications - May 17, 2013 - Ibercisa delivers towing winches for Heerema AHT
Equipment & Technology - May 17, 2013 - Kongsberg obtains rights to commercialize Seaglider technology
Vessel & ROV News - May 17, 2013 - Modus invests in another ROV
Vessel & ROV News - May 17, 2013
