Passenger Ship Technology

Steerprop adds to azimuth propulsor range

Taken from: Passenger Ship Technology Spring 2012


Steerprop is continuing to evolve its azimuth propulsor series, increasing both speed and power. Based in Rauma, Finland, the company now has the technology available to deliver up to 20MW per unit, which will make products highly attractive for applications such as cruise ships. The Steerprop dual-end contra-rotating propeller (CRP) design offers high efficiency, particularly at speeds above 25 knots, combined with very low levels of vibration, cavitation and noise. It is based on a simple, ro....

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