Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP)
The intelligent propulsion system for safe shipping
The Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) combines propulsion and steering in one unit. This unique vessel propulsion solution was developed 90 years ago by Austrian engineer Ernst Schneider. Today, Voith Schneider Propellers are in use all over the world wherever precise, safe and efficient maneuvering is of the essence.
eVSP: Environmentally friendly and resource-saving with minimal noise
With the new electric Voith Schneider Propeller (eVSP), we are making an important step towards the electrification of the drive train in marine applications to facilitate an more eco-friendly shipping.
rcVSP: Safe and economical ship assistance through digitalization
The abbreviation “rcVSP” stands for “remote-controlled Voith Schneider Propeller,” a technology with which ship assistance and tugboat maneuvers can be carried out remotely. The goal is to make the work of the tugboats safer and more efficient.
Full thrust, full safety.
A new generation of ferries was launched in 2021 for the iconic route between Manhattan and Staten Island. The reliability and safety of the propulsion and control systems has been optimized by the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP).
All benefits at a glance
Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants EAL
Highly reliability and low maintenance requirements
Fast response time
Maximum safety for vessel, passengers and the environment with VSP principle
Low fuel consumption
Safe and precise maneuvering
The VSP principle
The VSP principle is strikingly simple and fascinating at the same time
The magnitude of thrust is determined by the rotational speed of the disk; the blade angle determines the direction of thrust. VSP is a perfect propulsion system for precise maneuvering, even under adverse conditions.
Engineered for success
Our system protects your hardware. How? By continuous monitoring and timely alerts. With a Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP), you are always in a position to react quickly to challenging situations and unforeseen external influences. OnCare.Health Marine is the perfect complement to this propulsion system and allows you to respond equally as quickly to the slightest irregularities in and on the VSP.
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The open sea – both a valuable source of energy and an unpredictable force. A force that can only be mastered safely and efficiently with the best technology. A force that requires a connecting BRIDGE – with the innovative drive systems from Voith.
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Autonomous systems are an important topic of the future in the field of global mobility. The research project “automated and coordinated navigation of inland ferries” (AKOON in German) is a collaborative project undertaken by Voith, the Institute of Control Engineering at RWTH Aachen University and other partners (AKOON). The foundations for the complete automation of inland navigation will be developed.
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All over the world, the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) is the epitome of precise and reliable maneuvering, even in dangerous situations. Its stepless, exact and fast variation of thrust, both in magnitude as well as in direction, results in maximum vessel maneuverability and flexibility.
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