More Safety and Efficiency for All Types of Special Ships

Special Ships

Special Ships

More safety and efficiency for all types of special ships

Whenever precise maneuvering in restricted areas such as harbors, rivers and even on the open sea is important, the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) demonstrates its superiority over conventional ship propulsion systems. This is even truer under adverse conditions with wind, waves or currents.

Long pushed convoys, buoy tenders or even floating cranes must have extremely good positioning response in limited sailing areas. Propulsion systems such as the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) and the Voith Inline Thruster (VIT) handle this job even under the most difficult ambient conditions.

Their fast and precise reactions to changing wind, wave and current conditions and when making course corrections provide the best possible handling characteristics and steering response. This not only provides more safety, it also increases the efficiency of the application.

The low noise level of the VIT raises the comfort of those on board. Extensive additional measures for sound insulation are unnecessary. The small amount of space required allows installation closer to the ends of the ship. This increases the effective leverage, allowing power to be reduced with respect to conventional transverse thrusters.

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References Cable Layers

    Cable Enterprise

    Cable Layer

    • L x B x D:
      115.0 x 31.6 x 5.2 m
    • Engine/motor power:
      2 x 2,500 kW
    • Propeller type:
      2 x VSP 32R5 ECS/250-2 with
      Voith Turbo Coupling and
      Electronic Control System
    • Location:
      United Kingdom

    Atalanti

    Cable Layer

    • L x B x D:
      97.0 x 31.5 x 4.1 m
    • Engine/motor power:
      1 x 1,800 kW
    • Propeller type:
      1 x VSP 28R5 ECS/211-2
      with Safeset Coupling
    • Location:
      Greece

    SIA

    Cable Layer

    • L x B x D:
      77.2 x 15.5 x 4.0 m
    • Engine/motor power:
      1 x 400 kW maneuvering (VIT)
    • Propeller type:
      1 x VIT 1350-500
    • Location:
      Denmark

    MV Lochinvar

    Hybrid ferry

    • L x B x D:
      43,5 x 12,2 x 1,73 m
    • Engine/motor power:
      2 x 375 kW E-Motor ABB
    • Propeller type:
      2 x 16R5 EC//90-1
    • Location:
      Scotland

    Mary Roos

    Car-passenger ferry

    • L x B x D:
      60.0 x 17.2 x 1.2 m
    • Engine/motor power:
      2 x 294 kW
    • Propeller type:
      2 x VSP 124 ED/75-1
    • Location:
      Germany

    References Buoy Tenders

      Nordergründe Tonnenleger
      Nordergründe Buoy Layer

      Nordergründe

      Buoy Layer

      • L x B x D:
        43.3 x 10.6 x 2.6 m
      • Engine/motor power:
        2 x 540 kW
      • Propeller type:
        2 x VSP 16R5 EC/120-1
      • Location:
        Germany

      Amrumbank

      Buoy Layer

      • L x B x D:
        44.5 x 10.5 x 1.8 m
      • Engine/motor power:
        2 x 375 kW
      • Propeller type:
        2 x VSP 16R5 EC/120-1
      • Location:
        Germany

      MV Lochinvar

      Hybrid ferry

      • L x B x D:
        43,5 x 12,2 x 1,73 m
      • Engine/motor power:
        2 x 375 kW E-Motor ABB
      • Propeller type:
        2 x 16R5 EC//90-1
      • Location:
        Scotland

      Mary Roos

      Car-passenger ferry

      • L x B x D:
        60.0 x 17.2 x 1.2 m
      • Engine/motor power:
        2 x 294 kW
      • Propeller type:
        2 x VSP 124 ED/75-1
      • Location:
        Germany

      Further special ship references

        Küstenwache

        Multipurpose Vessels

        • L x B x D:
          93.7 x 19.5 x 7.0 m
        • Engine/motor power:
          4 x 3,600 kW main
          1 x 900 kW maneuvering (VIT)
        • Propeller type:
          1 x VIT 1650-1100H
        • Location:
          Germany

        Rio Taquari

        Bow Steering Module

        • L x B x D:
          32.5 x 13.5 x 3.2 m
        • Engine/motor power:
          1 x 1,140 kW
        • Propeller type:
          1 x VSP 26GII/130 and Voith turbo coupling
        • Location:
          Paraguay

        ITS 100

        Bow Steering Module

        • L x B x D:
          23.0 x 10.7 x 4.3 m
        • Engine/motor power:
          2 x 954 kW
        • Propeller type:
          2 x VSP 21GII/150 and Voith turbo coupling
        • Location:
          US

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        L.A. Fireboat 2

        Firefighting vessel based on Voith Water Tractor (VWT) design

        • L x B x D:
          32.0 x 8.8 x 4.0 m
        • Engine/motor power:
          2 x 1,342 kW
        • Propeller type:
          2 x VSP 26 GII/165-AE 45 and Voith turbo coupling
        • Location:
          US

        Brabo

        800-ton Floating Crane

        • L x B x D:
          60.0 x 28.5 x 6.0 m
        • Engine/motor power:
          2 x 810 kW
        • Propeller type:
          2 x VSP 24GII/165
        • Location:
          Belgium

        Jaddah, Jubail and Gizan

        200-ton Floating Crane

        • L x B x D:
          60.3 x 21.7 x 4.1 m
        • Engine/motor power:
          2 x 600 kW, 1 x 440 KW
        • Propeller type:
          2 x VSP 21GII/135, 1 x VSP18GII/115
        • Location:
          Saudi Arabia

        iVSP: Control the virtual Voith Schneider Propeller

          Discover the fascination of the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) with the updated iVSP desktop version. The interactive program offers you a realistic experience of how VSP works on board various ships - now also with the brand new Hamburg ferry of HADAG!

          iVSP (3D) for Windows
          Download your personal iVSP (3D) for Windows! Your portal to a lifelike Voith Schneider Propeller ship simulator.

          Experience the ease of maneuvering vessels propelled with Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP). You can choose between different types of vessels such as the Voith Water Tractor, offshore supply vessels, ferries and now also the HADAG ferry.

          What does the iVSP desktop version offer?

          • Realistic 3D simulations: Experience precise maneuvering with different types of vessels such as the Voith Water Tractor, Offshore Supply Vessel, ferries and now also the HADAG ferry.
          • Intuitive operation: Test how easily and efficiently ships can be steered with the Voith Schneider Propeller.
          • Free download: Get the updated desktop version for Windows and immerse yourself in the world of modern ship propulsion.

          Download the app to navigate dynamic seas effortlessly - perfect for both beginners and seasoned captains. Welcome aboard!

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          iVSP (3D) for mobile devices
          (Update in progress – app available soon)

          Discover the innovative capabilities of the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) with the iVSP app. This ship simulator offers realistic 3D graphics and enhanced physics, delivering an immersive and educational experience of how the VSP operates.

          Choose from a variety of ship types, including the Voith Water Tractor, Offshore Supply Vessel, and a ferry, to explore the precision and versatility of this unique propulsion system.

          Register now and stay up to date!

          Until the new version of our mobile iVSP app is released, the revised desktop version with all its functions will be available to you.

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