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New underwater mountable thruster by Schottel


Rolls-Royce and Svitzer demonstrate the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel


Rolls-Royce and global towage operator Svitzer have successfully demonstrated the world’s first remotely operated commercial vessel in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark. The companies have also signed an agreement to continue their cooperation to test remote and autonomous operations for vessels, such as autonomous navigation, situational awareness, remote control centre and communication.


Earlier this year, one of Svitzer´s tugs, the 28m long Svitzer Hermod, safely conducted a number of remotely controlled manoeuvres, RR informed. From the quay side in Copenhagen harbour the vessel’s captain, stationed at the vessel’s remote base at Svitzer headquarters, berthed the vessel alongside the quay, undocked, turned 360°, and piloted it to the Svitzer HQ, before docking again.


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Schottel has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new underwater mountable thruster designed for offshore vessels, rigs, cable laying vessels, offshore construction and crane ships. The 5.5 MW SRP 800 U rudder propeller can be installed afloat and is ideal for vessels that cannot be docked easily due to their size or area of operation.


Energy efficient propulsor launched by Steerprop


Finland based Steerprop has launched a CRP ECO LM propulsor featuring permanent magnet technology from The Switch to offer greater energy efficiency throughout its speed range. The lightweight propulsor utilises a vertical PM motor, allowing it to sit inside a vessel hull. The motor is placed on top of the thruster, which aims to make the unit compact and increase efficiency without compromising on hydrodynamics.


Mika Koli, business development manager at The Switch, said: “Steerprop’s contra-rotating propeller units are well known for their excellent hydrodynamic efficiency, in some cases delivering up to 25% less fuel consumption than single propeller, traditional electric alternatives. By combining their unit with our PM motor, which gives optimal efficiency throughout the entire speed range, we can take vessel energy, emissions and cost savings to the next level.”


More details: http://www.steerprop.com


Schottel has further expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new underwater mountable thruster designed for offshore vessels, rigs, cable laying vessels, offshore construction and crane ships. The 5.5 MW SRP 800 U rudder propeller can be installed afloat and is ideal for vessels that cannot be docked easily due to their size or area of operation. “As a result of customer requests, Schottel decided to further develop the robust, well-proven rudder propeller technology in the power range up to 5.5 MW,” said Roland Schwandt, sales director tug and offshore energy, Schottel.


See - www.schottel.de


The Report • September 2017 • Issue 81 | 77


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