360° rotating Azimuth thrusters are used when enhanced maneuverability is required in applications such as dynamic positioning, ship escort, and ship docking services.
Axial flow water jets from 100kW to 6,400 kW available in 15 model sizes to accommodate vessels from 6m to +60m with stainless steel jets supported by electronic controls.
Turn-key modular package comprised of interlocking barge sections with ramps on both ends, self-contained hydraulic outboard propulsion units, a raised pilot house, and all necessary accessories.
Turn-key patented and proven hybrid propulsion packages offering a seamless integration with the vessel. Designs tailed to the vessel size, speed, transit route, and operational profile.
Thrustmaster Corporate Brochure
Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. manufactures heavy duty commercial marine propulsion and thrusters.
The factory and production of all thrusters is based out of Houston, Texas with a global network of
sales offices in Rotterdam, Singapore, China, Dubai, and Brazil. A service office is located in Houma,
Louisiana to assist offshore clients.
All thrusters are developed in-house by a complete engineering department for mechanical, hydraulic,
electrical and electronic design. Tooling includes machining and measuring equipment, CAD, vessel resistance and propulsion, 3D modeling and ANSYS Finite
Element Analysis. The application of modal analysis, stress and strain analysis as well as rotor
dynamic analysis of drive trains and transmissions are fundamentals towards the reliability and
quality of Thrustmaster’s products.
Special expertise has been developed in the design and manufacturing propulsion and control equipment for vehicle and passenger ferries.
Thrustmaster can design all the components of a marine hybrid propulsion system. We are able to integrate all of the equipment and components in order to provide a seamless hybrid propulsion system to the customer.
This one-stop-shop approach significantly reduces the customer’s risk and reduces the customer’s management of oversight costs.
Thrustmaster will utilize our access to patented and proven technologies to ensure that the most efficient power control system is available to the customer. Each ferry hybrid propulsion system is tailored to the vessel size, speed, transit route, and operational profile to ensure the maximum cost effectiveness.
Lower Combustion Exhaust Gas Emissions
Lower Structureborne and Airborne Noise
Lower Structural Vibration
Reduced Fuel Consumption
Simplified Mechanical Systems
Less Maintenance / Maintenance Interval Increases
Remote Performance Monitoring
Overall OPEX Reduction
Improved Passenger Experience
Thrustmaster recognizes the growing market potential for Higher Efficiency and Lower Emission propulsion systems on New Build and Upgraded/Refitted Ferries nationwide
The traditional prime mover diesel engine, propeller and rudder combination have been successful in the past, but vessel performance can now be significantly enhanced with proven integrated mechanical / electrical systems
Thrustmaster can offer the vehicle ferry market sector a fully integrated power and propulsion system which continuously chooses the most efficient energy source and delivers it to the required load
Customers will see efficiency improvements in fuel consumption, emission gases, noise and vibration levels, leading to an all-around upgrade to the passenger experience
Thrustmaster Patents held for Hybrid Propulsion Systems are:
Method & Apparatus for Providing Power to Marine Vessel:
US Pat. No. 7,980,905 B2 – Describes a system and method for marine vessels to utilize battery power only and generators to provide additional power if needed
Method for Operating a Vessel:
US Pat. No. 8,197,291 B2 – Describes a method for operating a vessel by determining the most efficient source of power available
Computer Readable Medium for Operating a Vessel:
US Pat. No. 8,457,819 B2 – Describes computer instructions which monitor the most efficient power source with which to operate a vessel
System for Operating a Vessel:
US Pat. No. 8,554,398 B2 – Describes a system for operating a vessel where multiple power sources can be used
