Wärtsilä Equipment
Wärtsilä steerable thrusters for competitive operating environments
Wärtsilä Steerable Thruster (WST) family from 700 kW to 4,900 kW with electric or mechanical drive input (high-speed engines up to 1,800 rpm), for offshore vessels, tugs, double-ended ferries and river vessels.
Description
Wärtsilä Steerable Thrusters (WST) are azimuth thrusters for offshore vessels, tugs, double-ended ferries and river-going vessels. They are designed for high hydrodynamic performance and easy access for maintenance and service.
Range
- Power range from 700 kW to 4,900 kW
- Latest addition: WST-18E, launched in April 2024
Key features
- Configuration options for propeller, nozzle, drive layout and auxiliaries
- Electric or mechanical drive input, including high-speed engines up to 1,800 rpm
- Optimised for propulsion efficiency, dynamic positioning capability or high bollard pull
- Compact dimensions with a high level of integration
- Propeller shaft and steering seals with monitoring
- Maintenance-friendly design to minimise downtime
- Field bus technology and fewer external connections for easier installation
- Wärtsilä ProTouch controls with levers and touchscreen, or push-button panels for indoor or outdoor use
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