Starnav opts for Schottel solutions

摘要

With a milestone project for South America, the Brazilian towage group Starnav is setting sails to reach the IMO 2030 goals: Starnav has contracted Detroit shipyard in Itajai, Brazil, for equipping four newly built tugs with Schottel RudderPropellers. One of the 32m long and 11.6m wide escort tugs will feature the Schottel patented SYDRIVE-M technology right from start; the other three will be configured to be SYDRIVE-ready. As a mechanical hybrid solution without the costly complexity of common hybrid technology, SYDRIVE-M will ensure lower maintenance costs and less fuel consumption. Schottel SYDRIVE-M will enable Starnav to offer more profitable and emission-reduced towing services in Brazilian ports. Beyond this, the towage group contributes to meeting the IMO 2030 and 2050 goals initiated by the International Maritime Organization.