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The ferries will operate services between Rotterdam and the Drecht cities in the Netherlands in a service known as the WaterbusАктуальные новости морской отрасли на русском и английском языках в режиме реального времени.
In 2020, Damen signed a contract with Blue Amigo for the delivery of nine passenger vessels. The ferries will operate services between Rotterdam and the Drecht cities in the Netherlands in a service known as the Waterbus. Damen identified that six of the vessels – hybrid carbon fibre water buses that will operate fast, inter-city .
Damen, Hydromaster Develop New Ferry Thruster
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In 2020, Damen signed a contract with Blue Amigo for the delivery of nine passenger vessels to operate between Rotterdam and the Drecht cities in the Netherlands in a service known as the Waterbus. Damen identified that six of the vessels – hybrid carbon fiber water buses that will operate fast, inter-city routes – would require a unique thruster solution, a fully azimuthing, 360-degree thruster to make docking easy and propulsion fast.
“It’s actually the kind of thruster you would expect to see on a pleasure craft,” says Damen design and proposal engineer Ferries Jan van Ooijen. “On a passenger vessel, though, we needed something more maneuverable and robust.”
Vetus launches two small-boat electric systems.
Vetus is back in the electric boating market with two new propulsion systems, the E-Pod and the E-Line, both of which can be used for refit as well as newbuilds.
The 7.5-kilowatt, 48-volt E-Pod package is made to fit on the stern of boats up to 25 feet. An enclosed propeller designed by Marin (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) reduces cavitation while providing the most efficient thrust. The silent motor mounts without a shaft or other drive components, which means no rotating or vibrating, and requires minimum room inside the boat.
The 48-volt E-Line package makes an ideal replacement for inboard diesel engines, dropping easily into small diesel footprints. It is water-cooled, with a battery bank that can be charged with a 24-volt battery charger.