Bow Thruster · Bow/Stern Thrusters
The Kawasaki KBT series is an electric tunnel bow thruster featuring a CP (controllable pitch) propeller and planetary gear within a steel tunnel, delivering high thrust for precise low‑speed maneuvering.
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Standard tunnel thruster maintenance. Gear oil analysis every 1,000 hrs. CP system overhaul every 20,000 hrs.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kobe, Japan). Lead time: 3-6 weeks Asia, 6-10 weeks elsewhere.
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