Electric Azimuthing Propulsion is becoming increasingly popular in the yacht market. This is a well established method of propulsion in the Marine industry already, but why the more recent change in the yacht market?
Considerations such as environmental responsibility, system flexibility, and adaptability & future proofing are all aspects pushing the industry towards diesel electric energy architecture, and as a result, Azimuthing propulsion or PODs have become the compelling option for new superyacht design and builds.
With this recent industry trend, the question arises; Is a traditional shaft line a thing of the past?
To answer this question, our paper takes a holistic approach, investigating how electric Azimuthing propulsion affects many different parts of superyacht design. We visit a broad range of topics from Noise & Vibration considerations to manoeuvring capability, as well as undertaking a detailed propulsion case study to compare a shaftline driven and podded vessel.
The paper aims to provide insight into the benefits, challenges, and impacts of adopting PODs into the design of superyachts, enabling the wider industry to fully consider the compelling opportunities PODs offers for future projects, reinforcing it as the emerging alternative to a more traditional shaft line arrangement.
Download the paper below.
Lateral Technical Paper_Azimuthing Propulsion.pdf
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