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Merchant ships use side thrusters to improve the ship's maneuvering performance and increase the stability of low-speed sailing. Side thrusters are usually set at the bow or stern of the ship and can be used alone or in combination to achieve lateral or longitudinal movement of the ship.
When sailing at low speeds or berthing, side thrusters can provide greater thrust and better maneuverability, improving the safety and efficiency of the ship. The use of side thrusters in commercial vessels can reduce the ship's reliance on rudders and anchors, making the ship more flexible and safe in narrow waterways, shallow water areas, and complex shipping lanes.
The working principle of side thrusters used by merchant ships is mainly to use the thrust generated by the propeller of the side thruster to transfer to the side of the hull through the diversion tube, so as to change the direction of the hull or achieve lateral movement. Side thrusters are usually mounted on the bow or stern of the ship and can be used alone or in combination to achieve lateral or longitudinal movement of the ship. When the ship is sailing at low speeds or berthing, side thrusters can provide greater thrust and better maneuverability, making the ship more flexible and safe.
The propeller design of side propeller is relatively special, the blade can rotate to both sides, and the side thrust can be generated by changing the Angle and rotation direction of the blade. At the same time, side thrusters are usually equipped with adjustable deflectors that can change the direction and magnitude of thrust to achieve different maneuvering effects.
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