3,000-Tonne Research Vessel “Yazhou Bay” Floated Out

China's 3,000-tonne research vessel “Yazhou Bay” completed its float-out ceremony at Fujian Donghai Shipyard on 21 May. AzimuthThruster supplied a 700 kW controllable-pitch tunnel thruster and two 1,400 kW azimuth thrusters for this “mobile laboratory at sea”, demonstrating our system-integration and manufacturing capability in high-end research-vessel propulsion.

“Yazhou Bay” is classed by CCS and equipped with a DP2 dynamic positioning system. It is an advanced multi-purpose platform for marine geological survey, environmental monitoring and biological sampling. AzimuthThruster tailored an integrated propulsion package in which the bow thruster and the two stern azimuth thrusters work together to deliver precise positioning and power redundancy, giving the onboard scientific equipment a stable, reliable working platform in complex sea states. We will continue to provide prompt, efficient support for the vessel's daily operation.

Looking ahead, AzimuthThruster will keep advancing marine propulsion and intelligent control systems to meet the demand for domestically produced, high-end ocean equipment, and to build globally competitive propulsion solutions.