Bugstrahlruderantrieb für Schiffe (eingebaut)
OMEGA
Verhaar Omega BV
The basic principle of the Verhaar Omega channel thruster is actually quite simple but very effective. With the help of a horizontal propeller water is sucked up from underneath the ship.
Once inside the thruster unit, the volume of water is deflected and guided to the channels via a so-called steering drum, which sets the thrust direction. As the drum can be adjusted over 360 degrees in either direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise), thrust force and thrust direction can be quickly and accurately controlled.
Channel thrusters can be supplied with 2, 3 or 4 channels.
The advantage of having a third and fourth channel is that they can be used for emergency propulsion or for slowing down (emergency brake). Moreover, with a fourth channel the thrust direction can be set stepless in any position, turning your thruster unit into a 360-degree steerable azimuthing thruster. Verhaar Omega channel thrusters are available in power ratings from 100 to 1500kW and can be driven electrically, hydraulically or by means of a diesel engine.
Unique green design A Verhaar Omega channel thruster has two separate drive units, driving the propeller shaft and steering drum respectively. This unique design eliminates any possible risk of oil or grease spills. Even in the unlikely event of leakage there is no chance of oil reaching the water surface, nor water getting into the thruster gearbox.
Applications of the channel thruster
River, sea and short sea cargo ships
River cruise vessels
Double ended ferries
Dredgers, barges and pontoons
Landing craft
