The new control system, which is the first to be developed entirely in house, is on display as a trade show model together with the recently designed bridge components at stand A4.203.
The new system offers new electronic control and assistance features including faster actuation, more accurate control of the propulsion systems and remote diagnostics via internet and communication through various interfaces.
Dr Dirk Jürgens, head of research and development, Voith Turbo Schneider Propulsion, said: “The new control system makes perfect use of the specific properties of Voith propulsion systems. This is particularly beneficial for vessels and floating platforms which require exact control and highly precise dynamic positioning even in rough seas.”
Elsewhere, Voith has initiated a research project into the dynamic positioning (DP) behaviour of vessels fitted with Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) and has teamed up with Canadian naval architecture firm, Robert Allan Ltd, to design an escort tug. The company is also in the process of completing its new Voith Linear Jet (VLJ) and recently introduced its Voith Inline Propulsor (VIP).
