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CSSC / Wuxi Marine Equipment (China)
BT/RT Series (Tunnel/Azimuth Thruster)
The BT/RT series are electrically driven tunnel and azimuth thrusters used as bow (or stern) propulsion to provide low‑speed maneuvering and station‑keeping.
100-3,000 kN thrust
Capacity
Seawater
Medium
Components & Design
Component data being added…
Technical Data
type
Tunnel / Azimuth Thruster
variant count approx
5
period start year
2005
drive type
Electric
construction
Steel tunnel/azimuth pod, FP/CP propeller
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Common failures & inspection points
●Gear quality inconsistency on early production
●Motor insulation issues from production tolerances
●Propeller blade quality varies between foundry batches
Service & Maintenance
Standard thruster maintenance. Quality has improved since 2015 but still below European OEMs. CCS-zugelassen, DNV/BV for some models.
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Equipment Model #37799
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