Podded power-up

摘要

Armed with a long-term investment and business plan, Sharjah-based Ship Power aspires to become a recognised brand for electric propulsion, using podded motors. Keen to establish an alternative to traditional diesel engine set-ups, the design philosophy of Sharjah, UAE-based engine manufacturer Ship Power revolves around modular electric motor pods suited to applications such as tunnel thrusters, retractable azimuthing thrusters and main azimuthing propulsion units up to 1000kW. According to the company, the power pod concept from Ship Power offers operational and environmental benefits over existing thrusters for manoeuvring and propulsion duties. In addition, production and maintenance advantages derive from simplicity of construction and installation, and from common applicability to different types of propulsion systems.