marine propulsion & power generation
Schottel Expands Portfolio From the world’s First hydrogen Ferry to rotortugs and Fireboats, steerable propulsion manuFacturer schottel is involved in a wide range of projects. and the company has just expanded its portfolio to also include automation systems and marine services. All photos courtesy oF schottel.
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espite the generally low newbuilding activity in the marine industry, Schottel’s deputy ceo & president marine hans laheij says his company has been awarded numerous contracts. he credits the involvement in the new projects to the broad portfolio of services it offers. “We offer propulsion systems, automation systems and marine services for vessels of all types and sizes all over the globe, for new builds as well as existing vessels.” In recent years, Schottel has invested in a sustainable production facility in Doerth, germany and increased its global network through the establishment of new subsidiaries in norway and turkey. it also expanded its portfolio to include automation systems and marine services. “This allows us to respond even better to the needs of our customers. above all, it
enables users to contribute in the gained insights in the most profitable way to maximise their vessels’ full potential”, states Mr Laheij. “With propulsion systems, data acquisition and analysis as well as respective services for performance evaluation and condition-based maintenance, we cover the full chain of a digital optimisation process on propulsion systems.”
Triangular Propulsion System
In February, Schottel was awarded a contract from master boat builders to supply a total of six rudderpropellers for two rotortugs. the tugs are being built for US-based Seabulk Towing and will feature the advanced rotortug (art) design, which is a triangular propulsion system which significantly improves tug manoeuvrability and enables safe working conditions at all
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