WESMAR’s has announced that two more of its all stainless steel bow thrusters have been given ABS Certificate of Design Assessment for dynamic positioning (DP) applications.
WESMAR Models V2-24 and V2-26 Vortex dual prop all stainless steel bow thrusters have joined the V2-20NS system, which received the design approval rating last year.
The horsepower ratings for the V2-24 and V2-26 range from 175 to 225, for operation on vessels up to 225HP.
The ABS rating clears WESMAR thrusters for use on ABS DP classed vessels and widens the scope of business with newly constructed offshore supply and crew boats.
“We believe WESMAR is the only stainless steel counter rotating dual prop bow thruster system to have the ABS DP certification,” said Bob Sentz, Vice President of WESMAR’s Mechanical Division.
WESMAR says that its rugged and powerful all stainless steel design sets its thrusters apart from all other bow and stern thrusters. Polished NiBrAl props are standard along with stainless steel seal and bearing carriers with WESMAR’s stainless steel casting. The design meets WESMAR’s focus on low maintenance, more thrust per input horsepower, easier retrofits and upgrades, more precise control, and extremely rugged and reliable operation.
The counter rotating dual prop design is WESMAR’s invention and provides up to 40% more thrust with the same tunnel size and with the same input power.
