🔄 thruster control systems

Thruster Control
Systems & Integration

Tunnel Thrusters · Azimuth Thrusters · Retractable Thrusters · Bow/Stern Thrusters · Joystick Maneuvering · DP Integration — Complete service, repair, retrofit and troubleshooting. Our experienced team supports Brunvoll, Ulstein, Schottel, Wärtsilä, Kawasaki, Nakashima, Rolls-Royce, Kongsberg, Omnithruster, Jastram, ZF Marine, Veth Propulsion and more.

Request service Contact engineers

300+
thruster projects

Brunvoll, Schottel
OEM trained

24/7
thruster support

Experienced
team – 20+ years

🔧 real vessel experience

Our engineers have worked on Thruster Control Systems for Brunvoll, Ulstein, Schottel, Wärtsilä, Kawasaki, Nakashima, Rolls-Royce, Kongsberg, Omnithruster, Jastram, ZF Marine, Veth Propulsion, Thrustmaster across all vessel types.

From tunnel thrusters to retractable azimuth thrusters – we cover all thruster control aspects.

🎯 thruster control systems

Tunnel · Azimuth · Retractable · DP Integration

✓ Thruster Control Systems – all makes and models
✓ Tunnel Thruster Controls – Brunvoll, Ulstein, Kawasaki
✓ Azimuth Thruster Controls – Schottel, Wärtsilä, Rolls-Royce
✓ Retractable Thruster Systems
✓ Bow / Stern Thruster Integration
✓ Joystick Maneuvering Systems
✓ Dynamic Positioning (DP) Interface
✓ Thruster Pitch and RPM Control
✓ Thruster Direction and Azimuth Control
✓ Thruster Motor Starters and Drives
✓ Thruster Alarm and Monitoring
✓ Remote Thruster Control Stations

Experienced with Brunvoll, Ulstein, Schottel, Wärtsilä, Kawasaki, Nakashima, Rolls-Royce, Kongsberg – our team delivers.

🏭 thruster manufacturers

Brunvoll · Schottel · Wärtsilä · Kawasaki · Rolls-Royce

Tunnel Thruster Brands

✓ Brunvoll – tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters, control systems
✓ Ulstein – tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters, Ulstein Combi
✓ Kawasaki – tunnel thrusters, side thrusters, control systems
✓ Nakashima – tunnel thrusters, propeller systems
✓ Jastram – tunnel thrusters, transom drives
✓ ZF Marine – tunnel thrusters, pod drives
✓ Veth Propulsion – tunnel thrusters, L-drives
✓ Thrustmaster – hydraulic thrusters, portables

Azimuth & Retractable Brands

✓ Schottel – Rudderpropeller, azimuth thrusters, STP, SCD
✓ Wärtsilä – Wärtsilä azimuth thrusters, Lips drives
✓ Rolls-Royce – Azimuth thrusters, Aquamaster, US, USL
✓ Kongsberg – azimuth thrusters, retractable thrusters
✓ Omnithruster – retractable thrusters, maneuvering systems
✓ Berg Propulsion – azimuth thrusters, control systems
✓ Steerprop – azimuth thrusters, CRP thrusters
✓ Cat Propulsion – azimuth thrusters, Z-drives

⚙️ control components

Controllers · Drives · Feedback · Sensors

✓ Thruster Control Panels – bridge/wing/ECR
✓ Joystick Controllers – single/multi-axis
✓ Thruster RPM Controllers
✓ Pitch Control Systems (CPP thrusters)
✓ Azimuth Angle Controllers
✓ Thruster Motor Starters – soft starters, VFD
✓ Hydraulic Power Units for thrusters
✓ Solenoid Valve Control
✓ Thruster Feedback Sensors – RPM, pitch, angle
✓ Thruster Position Indicators
✓ Thruster Load Monitoring
✓ Thruster Alarm Systems

🕹️ joystick maneuvering

Integrated · Proportional · DP Ready

✓ Kongsberg Joystick – for DP/Offshore vessels
✓ Rolls-Royce Icon Joystick – integrated maneuvering
✓ Wärtsilä Joystick – thruster/propulsion control
✓ Brunvoll Joystick – for thruster systems
✓ Schottel Joystick – for rudderpropeller control
✓ Omnithruster Joystick – maneuvering systems
✓ Jastram Joystick – steering/thruster integration
✓ ZF Joystick – for pod drives and thrusters
✓ Proportional Joystick Control – precise maneuvering
✓ Joystick to DP Interface – seamless integration
✓ Joystick Calibration – zero/span adjustment
✓ Multi-station Joystick – bridge/wings/aft

📍 dp interface

Kongsberg · Navis · Rolls-Royce · Wärtsilä

DP Systems Supported

✓ Kongsberg K-Pos – DP with thruster interface
✓ Navis NavDP – thruster control integration
✓ Rolls-Royce Icon DP – integrated thruster control
✓ Wärtsilä DP – thruster/joystick integration
✓ Marine Technologies DP – thruster interface
✓ L3 Nautronix – DP thruster control
✓ Moxar – DP systems, thruster integration
✓ ABB DP – thruster control systems

DP Interface Functions

✓ DP to Thruster Command Interface
✓ Thruster Allocation Logic
✓ Position Reference Integration (DGPS, laser, radar)
✓ VRU and Motion Sensor Integration
✓ Thruster Feedback to DP
✓ DP Trials and Thruster Calibration
✓ Redundant Thruster Control for DP2/DP3
✓ FMEA and DP Testing Support

⚡ thruster drives & power

VFD · Soft Starter · Motor Control

✓ Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) – for thruster motors
✓ Soft Starters – reduced voltage starting
✓ Direct-On-Line (DOL) Starters
✓ Thruster Motor Protection – overload, short circuit
✓ DC Drive Systems – for older thrusters
✓ Drive Retrofit – obsolete drive replacement
✓ PLC-based Thruster Control – Siemens, AB, Mitsubishi
✓ Power Management Integration – with PMS
✓ Harmonic Filtering – for VFD installations
✓ Drive Commissioning – setup and tuning
✓ Drive Troubleshooting – on-site diagnostics
✓ Spare Parts Supply – for all major drive brands

📊 thruster feedback

RPM · Pitch · Azimuth · Sensors

✓ Thruster RPM Sensors – magnetic pickup, encoder
✓ Pitch Feedback – for CPP thrusters
✓ Azimuth Angle Sensors – encoder, resolver, potentiometer
✓ Thruster Position Indicators – bridge displays
✓ Thruster Load Sensors – current, power
✓ Thruster Temperature Monitoring
✓ Hydraulic Pressure Sensors
✓ Oil Level and Condition Monitoring
✓ Vibration Monitoring
✓ Thruster Limit Switches
✓ Calibration Services – zero/span adjustment
✓ Sensor Replacement – all major brands

🔧 retrofit & troubleshooting

Modernization · Diagnostics · Spare Parts

✓ Legacy Thruster Control Modernization – obsolete systems
✓ PLC-based Thruster Control – Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi
✓ HMI Upgrade – touchscreen thruster interface
✓ Joystick Retrofit – new generation integration
✓ DP Interface Upgrade – for DP2/DP3 compliance
✓ Thruster Drive Retrofit – VFD/soft starter replacement
✓ Thruster System Troubleshooting – on-site diagnostics
✓ Feedback Sensor Replacement – RPM, pitch, angle
✓ Network Integration – NMEA2000, Modbus, CANbus, Ethernet
✓ Spare Parts Supply – for all major thruster makes
✓ 24/7 Emergency Call-Out – worldwide
✓ Class Survey Assistance – DNV, ABS, LR, BV, RINA

🌍 global service coverage

Vessels We Serve with Thruster Expertise

Vessel Types

✓ AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply)
✓ PSV (Platform Supply Vessels)
✓ OSCV (Offshore Subsea Construction)
✓ Drilling Rigs – Jack-up, Semi-sub
✓ FPSO / FLNG / FSRU
✓ Cruise Ships / Ferries
✓ Mega-Yachts / Superyachts
✓ Tugboats / Workboats
✓ Dredgers / Hopper Barges
✓ Cable Layers / Pipe Layers
✓ Research Vessels / Survey Ships
✓ Naval Vessels / Coast Guard

Global Service Locations

✓ UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah
✓ India – Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Kandla
✓ Singapore – Jurong, Tuas, Sembawang
✓ Norway – Bergen, Ålesund, Stavanger
✓ Netherlands – Rotterdam, Amsterdam
✓ UK – Aberdeen, Great Yarmouth
✓ USA – Houston, New Orleans, Norfolk
✓ Brazil – Rio de Janeiro, Macaé
✓ Asia – South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia
✓ Africa – South Africa, Nigeria, Angola
✓ Middle East – Qatar, Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain
✓ Worldwide – all major ports and shipyards

⚡ 24/7 thruster control support

Need Thruster Control System
service or retrofit?

Our thruster control engineers provide complete installation, troubleshooting, retrofit, and repair services for all thruster control systems – Tunnel, Azimuth, Retractable, Joystick, and DP Interface. Available 24/7 worldwide.

Request thruster service Email thruster engineers

Email: service@seanav.org | Website: www.seanav.org

Thruster Control
Systems & Integration