Marine propulsion, from design to delivery
AzimuthThruster designs and builds tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters, contra-rotating and deck-mounted units and propulsion shafting for research, wind, LNG, cruise and offshore vessels.
Five product lines from 11 kW to 3,800 kW
Each bar shows the standard power range of a series on a log scale. Select a line to open its full specification table.
Tunnel thrusters
Sideways thrust at bow or stern for berthing in tight water
Well-mounted azimuth thrusters
360° thrust for main propulsion or dynamic positioning
Contra-rotating azimuth thrusters
For higher speed, shallow draught or limited propeller diameter
Deck-mounted azimuth thrusters
Self-contained power unit, deck installed, lift and tilt options
Shafting and accessories
Fixed- and controllable-pitch main propulsion shafting
Built in Jiangsu and Rotterdam, from design to delivery
We provide complete marine propulsion solutions from design to delivery, serving customers in China, Southeast Asia and Europe.
Production in Jiangsu and Rotterdam includes a test tank and factory acceptance test equipment. The factory holds BV recognition, BKI type approval and CCS quality management certification.
AboutBuilt for these vessels
We are committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, keep innovating to lead the industry, and provide economical, reliable, energy-saving and environmentally friendly products.
- Research vessels
- LNG carriers
- Wind turbine installation vessels
- Wind farm service vessels
- Crane vessels
- Dredgers
- Cable layers
- Self-propelled oil barges
- Deck barges
- Ferries
- Harbour tugs
- Chemical / product tankers
- River cruise ships
- Platform supply vessels
Recent deliveries
Each line links to the project report. References
| Year | Vessel / project | AzimuthThruster scope | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13,800 DWT duplex stainless chemical/product tanker JXQ0012 | TLTT135 500 kW single-propeller tunnel thruster | DNV |
| 2026 | 80 m MPSV HALUL 54 for MILAHA, Qatar | TLAT3000WM 2,000 kW azimuth thrusters + TLTT2000 1,000 kW tunnel thruster, DP2 | ABS |
| 2026 | River cruise ship Changjiang Xing · Aurora | 450 kW contra-rotating tunnel thrusters with integrated vibration damping | — |
| 2026 | Shen Kuo Hao DC-grid catamaran research vessel (rocket recovery command ship) | High-efficiency contra-rotating tunnel thrusters | — |
| 2026 | 3,000-tonne research vessel Yazhou Bay | 700 kW CPP tunnel thruster + 2 × 1,400 kW azimuth thrusters, DP2 | CCS |
| 2026 | 150 m river cruise ship Changjiang Xing · Lanyue | China-first 9-blade (5+4) contra-rotating bow thruster | — |
- CCS
- DNV
- BV
- ABS
- LR
- RINA
- NK
- IRS
- BKI
- RMRS
- CRS
News
13800DWT Duplex Stainless Steel Chemical/Product Tanker "JXQ0012" Launched!
On October 11, the 13800DWT chemical/product oil tanker "JXQ0012" was successfully launched at Zhoushan Xinqi Heavy…
80m MPSV Delivered to Qatari Shipowner! AzimuthThruster Supplies Propulsion System for "HALUL 54"
The 80-meter Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel (MPSV) "HALUL 54", built by Guangzhou Salvage Bureau's Xinhui Branch for…
AzimuthThruster at Marintec South America / Navalshore 2026 (Booth N7)
AzimuthThruster Marine Power System (AzimuthThruster) exhibited at Marintec South America / Navalshore 2026, the Brazil…
Aurora Sets Sail: AzimuthThruster 450 kW Contra-Rotating Tunnel Thrusters on the Maiden Voyage of “Changjiang Xing · Aurora”
On 5 August, the new flagship cruise ship “Changjiang Xing · Aurora” built for Hubei Three Gorges Tourism Group…
What marine propulsion products does AzimuthThruster make?
AzimuthThruster designs and manufactures five product lines: tunnel thrusters (contra-rotating, fixed-pitch and controllable-pitch), well-mounted azimuth thrusters (including retractable), well-mounted contra-rotating azimuth thrusters (including retractable), deck-mounted azimuth thrusters (including contra-rotating) and propulsion shafting with accessories. The standard range has 117 models.
What power range do the thrusters cover?
Standard models range from 11 kW (TLTT25 fixed-pitch tunnel thruster) to 3,800 kW (TLAT5000WM well-mounted azimuth thruster). Project-specific propulsion systems are available up to 6,000 kW.
Which classification societies approve the products?
Products hold certificates from CCS, DNV, BV, ABS, IRS and BKI, and projects can be delivered under the approval of CCS, RMRS, ABS, BV, RINA, NK, DNV, LR and CRS. The factory holds BV factory recognition, BKI type approval and a CCS quality management certificate (GB/T 19001-2016 / ISO 9001:2015).
What are the advantages of a contra-rotating tunnel thruster?
For a given power it has the smallest propeller diameter, for a given diameter it gives the highest thrust, and port and starboard thrust are almost equal. That makes it well suited to high-power bow and stern thrusters on DP offshore vessels. AzimuthThruster has delivered more than 1,000 contra-rotating thrusters since 2015.
How can the thrusters be driven?
The propeller can be driven by an electric motor, hydraulic motor or diesel engine through a right-angle gearbox. The AzimuthThruster Pro control system uses a touch panel, works with frequency converters of any brand and with hydraulic bow thrusters, and supports CANopen or PROFINET.
Specifying thrusters for a newbuild or refit?
Tell us the vessel type, the thrust or power you need and the class society. We reply with a recommended model within one working day.