SPJ Thruster 1200kW bow

A 1200 kW retractable azimuth thruster mounted at the bow, delivering up to 144 kN of thrust with a folding propeller that can be retracted into the hull to minimise drag when not in use. As a Retractable Azimuth Thruster, it is normally installed below the hull or in a dedicated thruster compartment as a steerable propulsion unit capable of rotating its thrust direction. In that role, its primary purpose is to provide both propulsion and steering by vectoring propeller thrust through the azimuth unit. Compared with a conventional shaft, rudder and propeller arrangement, an azimuth thruster combines thrust generation and steering in one rotating unit. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, capacities, materials and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.