Azipod is a trademarked azimuth thruster pod design, a marine propulsion unit consisting of a fixed pitch propeller mounted on a steerable gondola ("pod") containing the electric motor driving the propeller, allowing ships to be more maneuverable.

Azipod® propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull. Azipod® units can rotate 360 degrees, increasing maneuverability and operating efficiency of vessel, while cutting fuel consumption by up to 20 percent compared to conventional shaftline systems.

Over the course of three decades, Azipod® electric propulsion has evolved to meet varied and ever-changing needs of the marine industry, bringing higher performance for all kinds of ships.

Azipod® is a gearless 360° steerable propulsion system, where the electric motor is located in a submerged pod outside the ship hull. By utilizing the Azipod® system’s maneuverability, marine vessels can direct thrust in any direction with incredible precision, saving time and fuel.

Here are 30 facts to celebrate each year of Azipod® technology’s success. How many did you know? 1. Since launch, Azipod® propulsion units have collectively logged over 20 million running hours – equivalent to 2,283 years. 2. The total ordered propulsion power for Azipod units exceeds 7,500 megawatts – enough to power about five million homes. 3.

Jun 5, 2019 · The Azipod® M series is designed to help ferry and RoPax operators respond to the systematic tightening of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and ever-stricter emission controls.

Oct 1, 2021 · Azimuth thrusters, also called azipods, are propellers mounted in a pod that provides thrust and steering by rotating the unit horizontally. Traditionally, vessels have propellers that provide forward thrust and a rudder that produces drag by turning, steering the vessel.

Azipod is the electrically driven propulsor with an AC motor incorporated in a streamlined azimuthing pod unit directly driving a fixed-pitch propeller. The motor is controlled by a frequency converter, which produces...

Apr 29, 2021 · Azipod® propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull. The first Azipod® propulsion order for a cruise ship came in 1995 for Carnival Cruise Line’s new buildings, Elation and Paradise.

Mar 25, 2014 · Azipods are a trademarked family of electronic propulsion systems commonly used for vessels such as cruise ships, instead of the traditional system of propeller, shaft and rudder. The Azipod is noted for its impact on making sea travel both easier and more efficient.