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. Like the conventional VSP, the eVSP achieves maximum thrust in all directions – infinitely variable and with maximum precision.
The powerful, directly integrated electric motor (PM motor) delivers high torque and fast response, without any gears. It thus ensures a more direct and almost loss-free conversion of the electrical drive power into thrust and keeps noise-emissions to a minimum. Due to its low maintenance requirements, follow-up costs for the robust electric propeller are dramatically reduced.
With the electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), we are making an important step towards the electrification of the drive train in marine applications to facilitate eco-friendly shipping and transportation.
Dr. Dirk Jürgens (Vice President Research & Development, Voith Turbo Marine)
The electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP) at a glance
Increased overall efficiency and nearly loss-free transformation
Minimal noise and vibration for increased comfort with an option for silent mount or shock mount
Fast acceleration and response for precise and safe maneuvering
Optional feature: Voith Roll Stabilization
Fully integrated motor for flexible installation and minimal space requirement
Maintenance-free motor for high reliability and low operating costs
Maximum safety for vessel, passengers and the environment with VSP principle
eVSP with eight blades for even quieter and more efficient operation
The eight blades ensure that maritime applications can operate even more quietly. The eight-bladed eVSP reduces the background exposure for marine life due to noise and/or underwater sound, which has almost doubled worldwide in the last few years – partly because of increasing shipping traffic and the engine noise from these vessels. Thanks to this noise reduction, the new eVSP is making an important contribution to protecting marine fauna.
The latest iteration of the eVSP will be used for the first time in practice in the Meteor IV.
OnCare.Health Marine: reduce maintenance costs and minimize downtimes
Our system protects your hardware. How? By continuous monitoring and timely alerts. With a Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP), you are always in a position to react quickly to challenging situations and unforeseen external influences. OnCare.Health Marine is the perfect complement to this propulsion system and allows you to respond equally as quickly to the slightest irregularities in and on the VSP.
The open sea – both a valuable source of energy and an unpredictable force. A force that can only be mastered safely and efficiently with the best technology. A force that requires a connecting BRIDGE – with the innovative drive systems from Voith.
Research project: Autonomous inland waterway navigation
Autonomous systems are an important topic of the future in the field of global mobility. The research project “automated and coordinated navigation of inland ferries” (AKOON in German) is a collaborative project undertaken by Voith, the Institute of Control Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and other partners (AKOON). The foundations for the complete automation of inland navigation will be developed.
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.
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 a Voith Water Tractor, two ferries or an offshore vessel.
Other features include:
Steer like the captain of a VSP tug in the Free Driving Mode. You can try out the maneuvers that are possible with this innovative drive.
Are you skilled enough to drive VSP vessels? 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 app to navigate dynamic seas effortlessly - perfect for both beginners and seasoned captains. Welcome aboard!
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.
