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Tanker Bow Thruster

Tunnel bow thruster for oil, chemical and product tankers with controllable-pitch propeller, electric or hydraulic drive and coated steel tunnel, for berthing and narrow-water manoeuvring.

Description

The Tanker Bow Thruster from Misea Marine is a tunnel-type lateral thruster built into the forward hull of oil, chemical and product tankers, providing transverse thrust for low-speed manoeuvring independent of the main engine and rudder.

Construction

  • Transverse tunnel below the waterline in high-strength marine steel with anti-corrosion and anti-fouling coatings
  • Controllable-pitch propeller – blade angle changes thrust direction and magnitude
  • Electric or hydraulic drive
  • Integrated control unit
  • Propeller speed and pitch range matched to the large inertia of heavy tankers to avoid thrust fluctuations

Key features

  • Works with the vessel stationary or at very low speed
  • Reduces reliance on tug assistance during berthing and unberthing
  • Embedded design does not occupy cargo space

Applications

Oil, chemical and product tankers, including coastal and inland tankers with frequent port calls.

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