Schiff&Hafen | Issue 06/2023
Hybrid version of AT 80 ZF | A global specialist for marine propulsion
A global specialist for marine propulsion system technology, ZF, continues with its electrification strategy with the launch of a hybrid version of the ZF AT 80 thruster, suitable for a wide range of workboats, tugs, ferries and offshore vessels. The thruster is capable of operating entirely on electricity but can also be used as a booster to provide more speed. The hybrid setup also enables a vessel’s power to be split between diesel engine and electric motor – in the case of a fire-fighting vessel, for example....