FAQ
Common questions about AzimuthThruster products, approvals, selection and service. Can’t find your answer? Contact us.
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.
Where are the products made?
Headquarters are in Pudong, Shanghai. The group runs two brands, AzimuthThruster (China) and AzimuthThruster Europe (Netherlands), with production in Jiangsu (Zhenjiang and Taixing, about 10,000 m² of workshops) and Rotterdam, including a test tank and factory acceptance test equipment.
Which vessel types use AzimuthThruster thrusters?
Research vessels, LNG carriers, wind turbine installation and service vessels, crane vessels, dredgers, cable layers, oil barges, deck barges, ferries, harbour tugs, chemical tankers and river cruise ships, among others.
How do I select a model and request a quote?
Use the thruster selector on this site to filter models by required thrust or power and installation type, then send the selection straight to the inquiry form. You can also email export@sinooutput.com or manager@sinooutput.com, or call / message +86 135 6478 0885 (phone, WeChat, WhatsApp).
Is there service outside China?
AzimuthThruster has customers in more than 40 countries, over 10 after-sales service stations in China and abroad, and agents in Singapore, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Taiwan (China), Spain, Brazil, Russia, Türkiye and Finland.
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.