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INTERVIEW DR. DiRk JüRgens, ManageR Of ReseaRCH anD DevelOPMent, vOitH tuRBO MaRine “The Voith Schneider Propeller is ideal for autonomous and remote-controlled vessels because on the one hand the forces can be managed very logically (according to X/Y logic) and on the other hand it can allocate desired forces so quickly.
Together with partners, we have advanced the technology development to such an extent that remote-controlled tractors with VSP can be realized.”
Thrust & Control
Dr. Dirk Jürgens heads R&D at Voith Turbo Marine, a part of the family owned Voith conglomerate which employs more than 19,000 people in 60 countries. Voith Rudderpropellers were chosen as the propulsion system for the three new Staten Island Ferry vessels, and
Dr. Jürgens discusses the evolution of the system.
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