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  Merchant ships use side thrusters Introduction The side propeller is one of the important components of merchant ships. As the  propulsion equipment  of merchant ships, it can reduce the dependence of ships on rudders and anchors, and make the  merchant ships  more safe and flexible in the narrow channel. Features of side thrusters used by our merchant ships: merchant ship class bow/stern thruster 5 to 490 horsepower efficient counter-rotating double paddle diameter of 8-48 inches (about 21-123cm) up to 40% more thrust than other similar  products it can be installed in steel or aluminum pipes before delivery Type NiBrAl  Material of the blade Stainless steel blade specifications 48inches 341/2inches 24or261/2inches 20or201/2inches Maximum horsepower 350-499 225-350 150-225 75-150 （ HP ） Besqo Marine offers a wide range of  Host Device . For more information,   leave message  or send an email to  sales@besqo.com .

  What are side thrusters used in merchant ships? Merchant ships use side thrusters  to improve the ship's maneuvering performance and increase the stability of low-speed sailing. Side thrusters are usually set at the bow or stern of the ship and can be used alone or in combination to achieve lateral or longitudinal movement of the ship. When sailing at low speeds or berthing, side thrusters can provide greater thrust and better maneuverability, improving the safety and efficiency of the ship. The use of side thrusters in commercial vessels can reduce the ship's reliance on rudders and anchors, making the ship more flexible and safe in narrow waterways, shallow water areas, and complex shipping lanes. The working principle of side thrusters used by  merchant ships  is mainly to use the thrust generated by the propeller of the  side thruster  to transfer to the side of the hull through the diversion tube, so as to change the direction of the hull or achieve ...