Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has expanded its range of retractable thrusters with its biggest unit to date. Designed for offshore vessels and workboats that need high-performance station-keeping or thrust boost capabilities, the
Steerprop SP 45 R retractable thruster. [Image: Steerprop]
Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has expanded its range of retractable thrusters with its biggest unit to date. Designed for offshore vessels and workboats that need high-performance station-keeping or thrust boost capabilities, the SP 45 R will be introduced on several offshore, renewables and special purpose vessels.
“Steerprop provides propulsion that won’t let you down, proven time and again on vessels operating in the most challenging conditions,” said Steerprop director, sales & project development, Juha Rekola. “When we first looked at retractable thrusters, it was clear that some aspects were letting operators down. After rigorous testing, we believe we have designed the most robust and reliable retractable thrusters on the market.”
Working with vessel operators and designers, Steerprop identified that the sealing and locking mechanisms are often a weak point for retractable thruster designs. The R series minimizes downtime, maintenance demands and space required onboard while delivering the high-performance
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