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Propulsors

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Azipull PM

Azimuthing permanent magnet thruster (AZ-PM)

US Type azimuthing thruster

Azipull azimuthing thruster

Contaz azimuthing thruster

Underwater mountable azimuthing thruster

Retractable azimuthing thruster

Swing-up TCNS/TCNC azimuthing thruster

Swing-up TCNS/C azimuthing thruster

Azipull carbon thruster

A global leader in the supply of azimuth thrusters.

In an azimuth thruster the propeller rotates 360° around the vertical axis so the unit provides propulsion, steering and positioning thrust for superior manoeuvrability. Designs have been developed for propulsion and dynamic positioning in response to market requirements. As a result there is a design available to suit virtually any application. Simple and robust construction provides high operational reliability together with simple maintenance for low through life costs. Units can be supplied for diesel or electric drive together with a remote control system.

Services & Aftermarket Support

Thruster Support Pool

Offering a quick, efficient turnaround when thrusters need to be overhauled.

Thruster Support Pool

At Rolls-Royce we understand that our customers require a quick, efficient turnaround when thrusters need to be overhauled.

In response to our customers’ needs, we have launched the thruster support pool (TSP). Our thruster support pool provides replacement units, enabling the exchange of a complete shipset of azimuth and tunnel thrusters, or just a single thruster as part of a planned maintenance solution.

This service considerably reduces the turnaround time of the vessel in dry dock – typically from 21 days down to 4-7 days, thereby increasing vessel availability and reducing off-hire costs.

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How does it work?

The removed thruster is returned to a specialist Rolls-Royce workshop where it is cleaned, sandblasted and primed.
Complete disassembly and inspection of the used unit is undertaken.
The unit is overhauled according to factory standard specifications using genuine Rolls-Royce parts and any design or model related upgrades are incorporated.
Spin testing is carried out to detect leakage, measure vibration and temperature before performing final adjustments to ensure full functionality.
The thruster enters into the support pool with new zinc anti-corrosion anodes and approved coating plus an OEM Warranty and society classification.

Customer benefits

Predictable maintenance costs – Fixed price service based on size/type, and condition of returned unit
Repair & overhaul – Using genuine Rolls-Royce parts, incorporating design and model related upgrades
Spin testing – All refurbished units are spin tested after overhaul
Classification – Full classification of all units in the support pool
Cost effective – No capital required for spare units, no Service Engineer waiting time charges
Time efficient – No repairs or waiting for parts in dry dock leading to a significantly shorter turn-around time
Maintenance efficiency – Full propulsion shipsets can be changed out in a single drydocking
Global support – Dedicated facilities will be equipped to provide local service
Warranty – Up to 18 months OEM warranty provided on units from the thruster support pool

Which product models are available?

Rolls-Royce has expanded its thruster support pool to include the most typical combination of thrusters installed on our customers’ vessels, enabling them to take full advantage of this service and order a complete propulsion shipset when planning dry docking activities. In addition to the products shown please check with your local service office regarding the availability of further thruster types.

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Contacts and support

If you are interested in learning more about our thruster support pool, or if you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Gdynia, Poland
Tel:	+48 58 782 06 55
Email:	[email protected]
Ulsteinvik, Norway
Tel:	+47 8152 0070
Email:	[email protected]

Customer Product Training

Offering blended teaching combining e-learning, simulator training and more.

Customer Product Training

Ensuring that your crew are properly and thoroughly trained will reduce operational risk and downtime plus maximise return on asset investment.

It also enables you to meet regulatory standards, improve crew safety and retain key personnel. In our state of the art training centres qualified and experienced trainers are able to provide your crew with practical training tailored to suit your products, systems and operational requirements. Our instructors can also train your crew on-board their vessel.

From hands on experience on full sized products in our training workshops, to experiencing real life scenarios in our virtual reality simulators all of our courses are designed to focus on safe and efficient operation and maintenance of your Rolls-Royce equipment.

Regional training centres:

Ålesund, Norway
Niteroi, Brazil
Singapore

E-learning

This type of solution is ideal for course preparation, where the participant is exposed to theoretical training for fundamental basic knowledge, with e-assessments throughout the module to assist in measuring the participants understanding of the basics.

Classroom

This type of solution is ideal for theoretical training, especially for larger groups. It goes through detailed systems overview including drawings and functionality.

Workshop/technical room

This type of solution is ideal for practical training with focus on maintenance and troubleshooting on actual products. This type of training used together with classroom training can provide a holistic view of complete systems.

Simulators

This type of solution is ideal for operator training where simulations of real life scenarios occurring at sea expose crew to dangerous situations in a controlled environment. They can be configured for systems or stand-alone operations like subsea, bridge, crane or winch operations.

DP simulator

Practice manoeuvring around an oil platform in all types of sea conditions. Learn from realistic situations using operator stations arranged as on the vessel.

Winch simulator

Enhanced with a winch remote control and monitoring system, the latest winch configurations helps crew practice and learn how to handle complex winch operations.

Seismic simulator

Realistic training on deploying the streamer cable and deflector. Simulating the operator’s tasks on the back deck of a seismic vessel, using the control system together with the radio remote.

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24/7 Technical Support

Our 24/7 technical support team is there to help at any time of day or night.

24/7 Technical Support

Our 24/7 technical support team is there to help at any time of day or night wherever your vessel is located. They manage your call from the time it is received to the time the issue is resolved.

The team has direct access to the experts in our product centres, should additional support be required, and for the more complex issues a product specialist will be assigned to you. Our priority is to get the right expertise quickly matched with the issue to provide the answers you need.

Contacting any of these numbers will put you through to our global support team:

Americas:	+1 312 725 5727
Asia Pacific:	+65 6818 5665
Europe, Middle East & Africa:	+31 20 700 6474
Email:	[email protected]

Field Service

Our network of strategically located marine workshops is spread across the globe.

Field Service

We understand the importance of having the right parts, available in the right place, at the right time. Working in close collaboration with our customers we have now developed a Spares Transformation Programme (STP) to further improve our customer response times.

This programme will streamline our operations to reduce lead-times, increase spares availability, and allow customers to track the status of their spares delivery in real-time.

To support the programme, we have opened a dedicated Marine Parts Service Centre (MPSC) to process spares quotations and orders centrally. This is underpinned by an improved logistics and IT infrastructure, which will enable us to deliver high-quality support to our customers, wherever they are in the world.

Our local representatives will continue to respond to your support requirements 24/7. If you would like to learn more about how this enhanced service delivery will benefit you, please contact your nearest Rolls-Royce Office

24/7 Technical support

Our 24/7 technical support team is there to help at any time of day or night wherever your vessel is located. They manage your call from the time it is received to the time the issue is resolved.

Contacting any of these numbers will put you through to our global support team:

Americas:	+1 312 725 5727
Asia Pacific:	+65 6818 5665
Europe, Middle East & Africa:	+31 20 700 6474
Email:	[email protected]

Downloads

Marine products & systems catalogue

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Marine global service network catalogue

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