Enjoy ultimate comfort with our yacht drive systems
Comfort on board is one of the most important requirements that yacht owners demand of their vessels. Therefore, the propulsion and maneuvering systems must operate as quietly and stably as possible. Voith accomplishes these goals with its electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), Voith Inline Thruster (VIT) and Voith Inline Propulsor (VIP). These industry-leading propulsion technologies, combined with the unique integrated Voith Roll Stabilization (VRS), are the basis for maximum on-board comfort.
Space is usually very limited when it comes to propulsion systems for yachts. Nevertheless, owners demand propulsion units that meet the most stringent requirements for noise and vibration values while still running with uncompromising efficiency and reliability. Voith offers its customers a comprehensive portfolio of propulsion concepts that meet these demands in every respect.
The compact Voith Inline Thruster (VIT) is a good example. Without the need for a shaft or gear unit and equipped with a rim-driven propeller that is powered by a permanent-magnet electric motor, the VIT minimizes vibrations and noise emissions and simultaneously makes the drive unit powerful and highly responsive.
The electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP) combines all advantages of the VSP with the electric motor of the Voith Inline Thruster. The result is a reliable, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and compact drive unit that is optimized for offshore and ferry applications as well as for use in tugs.
Additional comfort is provided by the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP). Together with Voith roll stabilization, it offers a pleasant stay on board even in rough seas.
Voith also offers the drive as the Voith Inline Propulsor (VIP), which can swing out and rotate by 360°. It combines the advantages of the VIT with those of all-round controllable propulsion. Thanks to their compact design and simple installation, the VIT and VIP can be easily retrofitted.
Due to its special design, the Voith Linear Jet (VLJ) has few moving parts, which makes the system robust and easy to maintain. In combination with the nozzle and rotor profile that are specially adapted to the ship, extremely low noise and vibration emissions are achieved.
iVSP: controlling a virtual Voith Schneider Propeller
With the help of the iVSP (Interactive Voith Schneider Propeller) program, you can experience for yourself how a Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) actually works.
"I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand." In full accordance with this quotation by Confucius, Voith Turbo Schneider Propulsion has developed the iVSP (Interactive Voith Schneider Propeller) program in English and German. With the help of this program, you can experience for yourself how a Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) actually works.
Viewers can play captain by using their mouse to control an on-screen steering wheel and lever, or alternatively, an on-screen joystick. The virtual VSP reacts immediately and visibly to any change in rudder or driving pitch. Kinematic and hydrodynamic viewing options illustrate the actual VSP operation. The relevant forces are shown with arrows in different colors.
The maneuvers performed by the ship are displayed in the upper right-hand part of the screen. A camera linked to the Voith Water Tractor (VWT) demonstrates its maneuvers from a bird's eye perspective. The compass in the right-hand corner indicates the sailing direction.
Ensuring continuous and safe production, we offer components for the entire conveyor system that reduce downtime and have an excellent track record. Furthermore, our spare parts ensure continuous operation.
We’ve completely redesigned the iVSP app and added features that make the Voith Schneider Propeller even more realistic in 3D.
In Version 2.1, the standard ship is a double-ended ferry, which you control with virtual joysticks. The double-ended ferry has four propellers. You control the two fore propellers with the left joystick and the two aft propellers with the right joystick.
Other new features include:
The user interface now has updated functionality that makes the iVSP app easier to use.
Steer like the captain of a VSP tug in the new Free Driving Mode. You can try out the maneuvers that are possible with this innovative drive.
Are you skilled enough to drive a VSP tug? Find out and master the course in Simulation Training.
Compare your results with friends and colleagues on the high score list.
Switch at any time from 3D into the views that show the motion or hydrodynamic forces. These show exactly what happens when you operate the VSP in real life.
Download the latest version of the iVSP application and discover new features!
