Deck Mounted Azimuth Thruster

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Product Description

Space saving
  • No in-hull engine room
  • Green propulsion: Suited for biodegradable lubrication oil
  • Full power: From 100 to 1,380 kilowatts

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.

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 inside the enclosure for both thruster and engine
Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Keel
  • Sea water
Drive options
  • Diesel engine
  • Hydraulic motor
ZF Deck Mounted Thruster portfolio: power range
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 ensure 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