Kongsberg Retractable azimuthing thruster

Our retractable range uses components from our standard azimuth thruster range and provides fast hydraulic lifting and lowering When not in operation, retractable thrusters provide the enhanced manoeuvring capability of an azimuth thruster while adding no draught or running resistance to the vessel. Our product range includes wide range of retractable thrusters, which offer a perfect propulsion solution for any vessel with enhanced manoeuvring and dynamic positioning requirements. In total three product families of retractable thrusters are available, ranging from compactULE PMtype thrusters to very powerfulL-drive ULEunits and back to versatileZ-drive ULunits. • Improved manoeuvring and DP capability• Combined steering and propulsion at low speed• Minimal draft and hydrodynamic resistance• Provides added redundancy and “take me home”-capability to the vessel, in case of issues with the main propulsion The ULE PM type retractable thrusters represent a new generation of retractable thrusters which are very compact in size, while having unparalleled efficiency, allowing even the small thrusters to deliver the required thrust and manoeuvring capability.ULE PM type azimuth thrusters have a unique design where an integrated electric prime mover is mounted very low between the steering gear resulting in the markets lowest retractable unit for given unit size, with the units saving more than a meter of vertical space compared to a traditional retractable thruster design. All ULE PM type thrusters are also available as a combi unit, which feature optimized drivetrain and hydrodynamics for high thrust and fast response time. Both, while operating in tunnel as a tunnel thruster, and as azimuth thruster for manoeuvring or dynamic positioning.