More than 10 installations of bow thrusters are reported to have been made in lake ore and bulk carriers to increase maneuverability and decrease hull damage in locks and during docking; controllable pitch and fixed pitch reversible types are driven by diesel engine or electric drive; starting and control systems are described.
Bow thrusters gaining wider use on great lakes
Diesel Gas Engine Progress
Diesel and Gas Engine Progress ; 30 , n 11
1964
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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