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Martech Enterprises Ltd. Martech is an engineering consulting company incorporated in British Columbia, Canada. The company provides highly specialized professional engineering services to the marine and offshore industries assisting during execution of complex projects. Canada .................................................
Petrotech Enterprises PETROTECH is one of the most respected names in the Oilfield & Marine Industry and application of Process Control, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Equipment. Renowned for the quality of its products and application expertise. We are ONE STOP ENGINEERING SHOP United Arab Emirates .................................................
MCU-Coatings MCU-Coatings is a global leading manufacturer of moisture cured urethane marine, protective and industrial coatings. MCU-Coatings have proven to outperform 2 component epoxy coating and polyurethane paint in many ways. Belgium .................................................
Royal Institution of Naval Architects The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, repair and operation of ships, boats and marine structures worldwide. United Kingdom
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Azipod Advantages
10/11/1999
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Azipod Advantages
The Azipod system is an azimuthing electric propulsion drive where the propulsion motor is installed inside a submerged azimuthing (unlimited 360 degrees) pod and coupled directly to an extremely short propeller shaft. The variable speed electric (AC/AC) drive produces smooth torque over the entire speed range including zero speed. Azipod units are available in up to 25MW. The picture shows 3 x 14 MW Azipod units for Voyager of the Seas, which is currently being built for Royal Caribbean International at Kvaerner Masa-Yards Turku Shipyard. Two of the units are fully azimuthing (360 degrees rotating) and the center unit is fixed (non-rotating) and integrated to the skeg. | |  | The Azipod concept employed on a RO-Pax Vessel also provides distinct advantages. By placing the main diesels and the propulsion motors away from the cargo area an increase in cargo capacity can be achieved. The installed power in the ship is reduced due to improved hydrodynamic efficiency and the lack of auxiliary engines. Manoeuvring time in port is reduced resulting in reduced speed in transit or alternatively, more time for loading/off-loading. More information: http://www.abb.com/fi |
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