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Brunvoll’s Retractable Thrusters
– reliable and proven technology
The first Azimuth Retractable
Back in the 1970s, the Norwegian Coast Guard saw the need
for an azimuth thruster that could be lowered into position
quickly – exactly when extra manoeuvrability was needed –
and kept out of the way for the rest of the time.
Brunvoll already had a reputation for delivery of reliable
tunnel thrusters to the Coast Guard.
“For a small firm with a pioneering spirit and a passion
for thrusters, the challenge was irresistible”, recalls Terje
Dyrseth, who was Brunvoll’s Sales Manager at the time.
“The Coast Guard vessels operate in Arctic seas with ice,
where fierce storms may blow up suddenly. They must expect
the unexpected. They need superb manoeuvrability for patrol
and rescue operations. We shared ideas in-house and had an
ongoing dialogue with the Coast Guard to develop a thruster
that met their demands.”
A Brunvoll success
• Almost an industry standard for shuttle tankers.
• Shock-qualified thrusters available for naval vessels.
• A popular choice for product tankers, reefers, chemical
tankers and container ships in the merchant navy.
• Can serve as take-home propulsion.
Robust technology
• Hull cover securely closes the bottom opening,
reducing drag.
• First-class inspection possibilities
• Renowned for reliability.
• Robust column.
• Top-quality locking devices.
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