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Veth Propulsion

Azimuth Thrusters

Veth Azimuth Thrusters provide 360° steerable propulsion, delivering maximum maneuverability and efficiency. Designed for a wide range of vessels, they are available in Z-drive and L-drive configurations, with options for diesel, electric, or hybrid power. With a focus on high performance, reliability, and easy integration, Veth thrusters ensure smooth sailing in any condition. Whether for main propulsion or auxiliary use, our solutions enhance vessel control, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize operational flexibility.

Retractable & Swing Out Thruster

L-Drive/Z-Drive

Ice Class

Integrated L-Drive

ELITE™ series

Shallow Draft Thrusters

Shallow Draft Thrusters

The effects of climate change have led to a significant decline in water levels for many rivers worldwide in recent years. As a result, the ability to operate in shallow waters has become increasingly crucial.

Shallower waters can impact propeller efficiency and raise the risk of damage from debris and silt. To address this challenge, Veth Propulsion has developed specialized propulsion and steering technology for shallow-draft ships, enabling operations in water depths sometimes even less than 2 meters.

About the Shallow Draft Thruster

Climate change has made water levels in many rivers worldwide more unpredictable than ever before. Meanwhile, transport reliability has become increasingly important. This makes it crucial for ships to operate optimally and efficiently, even in shallow draft waters.

To meet this challenge, Veth Propulsion has further developed advanced propulsion technology, making sailing possible at minimum water drafts. In addition, the technology has been optimized for efficient fuel consumption in loaded conditions.

Advantages
  • Sailing in shallow waters
  • Propeller within the baseline
  • By closing the gap between the nozzle and hull, the largest possible propeller ans nozzle can be fitted
  • High efficiency
  • Electric, hybrid and diesel drive options
Operation

Veth Propulsion’s innovative propulsion system is fully integrated into the stern, offering numerous advantages. This unique design uses special nacelles with covers and thrusters, keeping the propeller size optimal in relation to the installed power. This results in increased propulsion efficiency and reduced energy consumption. In addition, the Shallow Draft design offers several variants and options adapted to different operational needs.

At minimum design draft, the covers prevent air intake in and around the propellers, ensuring constant thrust and reliable performance. This allows the vessel to sail efficiently even at extremely low water levels, with optimal and undisturbed water flow to the propellers.

Unlike standard solutions, Veth Propulsion’s Shallow Draft system guarantees full maneuverability. Moreover, it reduces the vessel’s stopping distance to less than the vessel length, ensuring safe and reliable performance even under the most challenging marine conditions.

With this advanced system, you are optimally prepared for the future of (semi)autonomous navigation.

Ratings Shallow Draft Thruster

Type

Power (kW)

Propeller diameter (mm)

VL-50

61

Ø450

VL-90(si)

140

Ø600

VL-160si-CR

166

Ø585 – Ø650

VL-180(si)

201

Ø700

VZ / VL200(si)

265

Ø900

VZ / VL-250(si)-CR

350

Ø810 – Ø900

VZ / VL-320(si)

370

Ø1050

VZ / VL-400(si)

500

Ø1130

VZ / VL-400A(si)

425

Ø1030

VZ / VL-450(si)-CR

500

Ø1080 – Ø1200

VZ / VL-550(si)

555

Ø1250

VZ / VL-700

760

Ø1400

VZ / VL-700A

650

Ø1400

VZ / VL-700-CR

850

Ø1215 – Ø1350

VZ / VL-900

968

Ø1700

VZ / VL-900A

880

Ø1700

VZ / VL-900-CR

1000

Ø1350 – Ø1500

VZ / VL-1100

1305

Ø1900

VZ / VL-1250

1425

Ø2100

VZ / VL-1250-CR

1425

Ø1530 – Ø1700

VZ / VL-1550

1920

Ø2400

VZ / VL-1550-CR

2000

Ø1800 – Ø2000

VZ / VL-1800

2350 / 2306

Ø2600

Video

Deck Mounted Thrusters

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