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Rodolphe STRIGA
The pods are tractors ; this means that
the control levers on the bridge have to
be orientated in the direction where the
pulling is required and not in the
direction to where the ship should go.


The following information are partly coming from technical data bases ava
builders websites (mostly ABB and Alsthom) and partly from the very exp
master Pietro Esposito who accepted in June 2002 to spend some moment
the practical results of its own experience on the azipod handling on the p
vessels European Stars and European Vision.
His explanations are coming from
theoretical training during the ve
delevery and from his personal te
performing handlings in the very
times of this technique.

Captain Espositos data

The pods are tractors ; this mean
control levers on the bridge have
orientated in the direction where
is required and not in the directio
the ship should go.
These levers are composed of a classical handle to put ahead or astern wit
window in the middle in which its possible to read the rpm required by the
position. This handle can be orientated aver 360; in contrary with the wa
joysticks, the azipods levers have a sense (ahead or astern) materialized b
showing the preferred position of the pod.

Many limitations exist:
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In the direction of the arrow, the maximum rpm is 180; 150 in the
direction. This means that in the case of a crash-stop, it is better to
handle 180 and put the maximum order of rpm than to put directl
(with a maximum 150 rpm).
When the pod speed is over 50 rpm, an order in the opposite sens
considered by the computer to be a mistake and the power unit do
change the pod speed and direction of pulling. If there is no change
order in a short delay decided by the designers and adjustable, the
se to zero without any alarm. This means that when the vessel has
astern, the handler have to reduce pods speed in advance to be un
before giving an order astern.
There is a long delay between the order and the reaction of the ele
mechanic plant; this means that a succession of short and fast orde
have any chance to be effective.
In fairway driving, the two levers are twinned so that the two pods
controlled in parallel with a single handle. (the name is like for wat
common lever). While the vessel is out of the harbour, the helms
on a classical vessel fitted with two rudders and the power is given
themselves.
The shipyards advise while the vessel is in berthing phase, close to
to put the pod on the berth side in a longitudinal position in order t
ahead or astern, and the other one perpendicular to the berth, acti
stern thruster. In this case the electronic plant gives a preference t
longitudinal one and reduces automatically the power available for
perpendicular one. Indeed, the ship electrical power outlet is not su
supply both the pods and the bow-thrusters operating all together
So, the handler has to remind that the entire pods power should n
available while the thrusters are used at maximum power.
While the vessel is proceeding, without any order on the rpm contr
zero), the screw is kept rotating by the wake ; so when the lever is
zero position, it doesnt reduces the ships speed because there is n
torque. So, when the handler wants to slow down the vessel, he ha
small negative rpm order.
The pods efficiency is quite bigger than the bow thrusters one ; th
has to keep in mind the difference of powers to adjust the position
before the position of the stern.
At the moment, regarding to the reliability of this system, azipods
of maintenance (especially for water tightness, dampers, or cooling
Technical data

The pod principle is set in an electr
fitted in a hub that can be orientat
360. This engine is coupled to a s
as possible on which is connected a
propeller.
The electrical variation of rotation
a very thin control of the shaft spe
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smooth, with a big torque since the reduced speeds very close to the zero
The azipod maximum power is close to 25 MW.


On a theoretical point of view, the azipod should offer a bigger dynamism
control of the command and also reduced turning circles. These characteri
the builders to point out the reduced times for handling but also the consu
reductions and the high swinging abilities.

Hub details
Air cooling module
This unit contains interc
fans in order to mainta
acceptable temperature

Transmission and Steer
Composed of an hydrau
transmission shafts and
and a big bearing (sour
troubles)
Azipod module
It is composed of an ele
and a shaft on which is
fix propeller ; water tig
given by a seal fitted by an hydraulic pump unit.

PODS FOR ROPAX
Siemens-Schottel propulsor systems will be powering two new RoPax vess
by the TT-Line shipping company and to be built by SSW Fhr- und Spezia
GmbH of Bremerhaven. The ships will be operating in the ferry service bet
Travemnde and Trelleborg. The Siemens Marine Engineering Subdivision
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will be supplying and installing all the electrical machinery and systems as
contract worth around $40 million.
Each of the 190 m ships will be propelled by two Siemens-Schottel SSP 10
The power output of each SSP 10 will be 11 MW. The turn-key project also
the automation equipment employing proven SIMOS IMAC 55 equipmen
communications systems.
The SSP utilizes a compact permanent magnet electric motor that allows t
have a lower profile, permitting more efficient water flow into the propelle
The SSP is particularly suitable for
passenger vessels such as TT-Lines two
new RoPax ferries because its twin
screws produce much lower noise and
vibration levels so passengers can enjoy
higher standards of comfort.
Since the Propulsor comes in sizes from
5,000 kW to 30,000 kW it is suitable for
the whole range of outputs needed by
seagoing vessels.
Further development of electric
propulsion systems will undoubtedly be expanding the range of application
propulsion systems in the future .In the permanent-magnet electric motor
twin propeller concept, the Siemens-Schottel Propulsor is employing two b
technologies that, since they are both innovative and trend-setting, provid
foundation for successful penetration of the market.
Sites Web :

http//www.abb.com
http//www.seacompanion.com
http//www.marinelog.com
http//www.alstom.com
(Published in the International Pilot)
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manoeuvring with AZIPODS
Dear Mr. Striga, I enjoyed very much your interesting article. I wonder if you have the manoeuvrin
AZIPODS, as I am very interested in them. I am preparing myself to become port pilot, and I neve
to operate such system. I appreciate very much your cooperation. Regards, josep costa
josep costa fh 9/13/2006
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