Underwater mountable azimuthing thruster

UUC

Our range of underwater mountable thrusters are designed for easy underwater mounting and dismantling without dry-docking the application. Our underwater mountable thrusters provide reliable transit and DP operation.

A robust, heavy-duty L-drive azimuth thruster specifically designed for extended and reliable DP operation on offshore rigs and drillships. The thrusters are delivered with powers from 2,500 to 6,500 kW. Compact construction provides advantages for mounting at the shipyard and during maintenance. The range is capable of underwater mounting and demounting without the need of dry-docking, using a special lifting technique, unique sealing and locking device.

Key features

  • Compact construction
  • Designed for extended and reliable DP operations
  • Mounting and demounting without the need to dry-dock
  • Steering gear for 360 degrees rotation
  • Straight or tilted nozzle

Technical data

UUC size 305 355 405 455 505
Prop. diameter (m) 3.0 - 3.2 3.5 - 3.5 3.8 - 3.8 4.1 - 4.1 4.5
Power (kW) 3000 - 3200 3800 - 4000 4500 - 4800 5000 - 5500 6500
Input (rpm) 720 - 720 720 - 750 720 - 750 720 - 750 600
Thrust (mtons) 55 - 61 71 - 74 84 - 90 95 - 102 123
UUC HT size 355
Prop. diameter (m) 4.5
Power (kW) 3800
Input (rpm) 750
Thrust (mtons) 86

Services and support

  • 24/7 Technical support

    Our 24/7 technical support team is there to help at any time, day or night, wherever your vessel is.

  • Conversions, retrofit and refit

    We understand the importance of having the right parts, available in the right place, at the right time.

  • Training

    Ensure that your crew is properly and thoroughly trained. This will reduce operational risk, downtime and maximise return on asset investment.

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