Thrusters & Propulsors

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

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.

Importer · 18th May 2026

Berg wins power tug deal

Importer · 18th May 2026

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard to deliver a fully integrated technology package for a new series of electric tugs being built for Svitzer.

Importer · 6th May 2026

Kongsberg wins electric tug contract

Importer · 6th May 2026

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Schottel has been chosen to supply the propulsion package for an 8,000 DWT hybrid chemical tanker built by Astilleros de Murueta for Bilbao-based owner Mureloil.

20th April 2026

Hybrid tanker features Schottel propulsion

20th April 2026

LNG

LNG

ABB has completed a major modernisation of propulsion drives across nine LNG carriers owned by CoolCo, extending their operational lifetime by more than ten years while minimising operational impact.

26th March 2026

ABB upgrades CoolCo LNG drives

26th March 2026

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Robosys Automation has expanded its multi-OEM propulsion control capabilities with the integration of Sleipner thruster systems into its VOYAGER AI autonomy and remote vessel control platform.

19th February 2026

Robosys expands autonomous propulsion integration

19th February 2026

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) has taken delivery of its newest vessel, designed to spend much of its working life holding steady off remote headlands and exposed reefs.

13th February 2026

Schottel powers new Pole Star

13th February 2026

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Wärtsilä will supply the engine and propulsion systems for a new 3,800 DWT heavy lift vessel for Hartman Seatrade, aiming to optimise fuel efficiency, emissions and lifecycle performance.

13th January 2026

Wärtsilä wins Hartman propulsion contract

13th January 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

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

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

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

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel has secured a major role in vessel propulsion for the Onslow Iron project, supplying advanced systems for a fleet of barges and tugs.

9th December 2025

Schottel sets new propulsion benchmark in Australia

9th December 2025