Thrusters & Propulsors

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

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

24th September 2025

Steerprop powers DLR research ship

24th September 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Consulting and engineering firm, Elomatic, has successfully completed the installation of its Elogrid tunnel thruster technology on a 10,000 GT special purpose research vessel.

22nd August 2025

Elomatic Elogrid powers research ship

22nd August 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

 Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has selected Schottel to supply its next-generation RudderPropellers Dynamic (SRP-D) for two new Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) ordered by energy major Vattenfall.

8th August 2025

Schottel RudderPropellers to power LDA’s new walk-to-work fleet

8th August 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel has been selected to supply propulsion systems for a new tractor tug in the OX series being developed by US-based aluminium workboat builder Silverback Marine.

18th June 2025

Schottel propulsion picked for Silverback Marine’s tug

18th June 2025

NEWS

NEWS

At Nor Shipping, we caught up with Craig Carter, vice-president of business development at Thordon Bearings to discuss the latest developments of his company’s Thordon-Blue Ocean Stern Space (T-BOSS) shaft solution, the…

17th June 2025

Thordon Bearings’ T-BOSS finds space to grow

17th June 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel has been selected to supply the propulsion system for a new RoRo cargo vessel commissioned by United Launch Alliance (ULA) and currently under construction at Bollinger Shipyards in Amelia, Louisiana.

28th May 2025

Schottel to supply propulsion system for ULA’s SpaceShip

28th May 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

A Helsinki passenger ferry has been retrofitted with next-generation ABB vessel propulsion technology, with the aim of securing reliable service and energy efficiency for the years ahead.

27th May 2025

A next generation module-based retrofit

27th May 2025

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. and German propulsion leader SCHOTTEL are celebrating a landmark achievement with the 500th tugboat designed by Robert Allan and powered by SCHOTTEL.

14th May 2025

500th tug marks Robert Allan-SCHOTTEL partnership

14th May 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

SCHOTTEL has announced its latest milestone in sustainable maritime technology by outfitting the world’s first large purpose-built dual-fuel methanol escort tugs with its hybrid propulsion systems.

8th May 2025

SCHOTTEL in methanol tug first

8th May 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Damen Shipyards Group and Kongsberg Maritime have marked a significant milestone with the delivery of the 1,500th Kongsberg azimuth thruster to Damen, continuing a strong partnership that has spanned over 40 years.

11th December 2024

Damen and KM celebrate milestone thruster delivery

11th December 2024