Four new US Navy tugs propelled by SCHOTTEL

The US Navy has ordered four newly designed yard tugs from Washington-based Dakota Creek Industries. Each of the ASD tugs will be equipped with two SCHOTTEL Rudderpropellers. The azimuth thrusters are provided with the...[more]

First fully-electric vessels to operate in Canada with SCHOTTEL propulsion

SCHOTTEL has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards to equip the first fully-electric vessels to operate in Canada. The new Amherst Island and Wolfe Island ferries will be propelled by four SCHOTTEL Twin Propellers STP 260 FP,...[more]

Fleet of new SCHOTTEL-propelled tugs for Med Marine completed

With the new tug “MED XXIX”, which was recently put into service, Turkey-based Med Marine’s new fleet of six SCHOTTEL-propelled vessels is now complete. The ASD-type tugs are designed for harbour and terminal operations as well...[more]

SCHOTTEL to appoint new CEO and create two main business areas for its Maritime Business

Spay/Germany, 29 August 2018: Today SCHOTTEL announced that it has appointed Mr Stefan Kaul as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & President Industrial Operations. The appointment follows the departure of Dr Christian...[more]

Following a successful Scottish testing programme the first PLAT-I platform is being relocated to Nova Scotia, Canada

Sustainable Marine Energy is preparing to ship the PLAT-I tidal energy platform from Connel in Western Scotland to Grand Passage in Nova Scotia. [more]

New TRAMARSA tug with SCHOTTEL propulsion

SCHOTTEL has secured a contract with Peruvian tug operator TRAMARSA to provide propulsion units for a new escort and harbour tug which is under construction at Chinese Jiangsu Wuxi Shipyard. The new vessel will be equipped with...[more]

SCHOTTEL to propel harbour tug in New Zealand

SCHOTTEL received an order for thrusters for a new harbour tug to be built for Christchurch based Lyttelton Port Company Ltd. (LPC). The port holds the title as the largest port in the South Island of New Zealand.

“Long term...[more]