Bow thruster for ships (tunnel type) SMI-300
Ships Machinery International Inc.
SMI produces L-Drive thrusters in capacities from 250 to 1000 h.p. They are designed to accept diesel engine, electric or hydraulic prime movers, and utilize both fixed and controllable pitch propellers to satisfy any precision maneuvering application. SMI Thrusters feature a hydrodynamically streamlined Ni-resist gear case. The high nickel content of the gear case makes it durable and non-corrosive.SMI Thruster's design ratio of the hub to propeller and tunnel diameter provides maximum thrust efficiency.