Propulsion Pods On Cruise Ships

In case the ships have large breadth two or more azipod systems independent from one another can be used to provide subtle maneuvering.

Propulsion pods on cruise ships. Allure of the Seas is just the latest in a string of cruise ships that have experienced problems with pod propulsion units since they first began. Ad Book Today and Save. Not all cruise ships use pods.

Most cruise ships have two pods. Azipod propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull. Azipod XO brings energy efficiency excellent maneuverability and improved passenger comfort.

Ad Enjoy private balcony swimming pool waterslide park VR experience and free buffet. POD is one type of azimuth propulsion consisting of an integrated electric motor propeller unit mounted on the same shaft installed in a gondola under the stern of the ship. One of the champions of diesel-electric powering Carnival gave podded propulsion its start in the cruise ship domain with the commissioning of the Elation and.

One for propulsion and one exclusively for electrical power. Several ships have a combination of azimuthing pods and pods that do not turn sometimes called fixipods that are used to provide forward and backwards propulsion. The first Azipod propulsion order for a cruise ship came in 1995 for Carnival.

Free cancellation before 48 hours. Pods create less noise and vibration which equals less impact on sea life he said. There are also lower emissions as fewer generators are required for electric propulsion.

Pods are devices which combine both propulsive and steering functions in one device. 2 and 3 in full scale and in model scale 125. Side thrusters use is eliminated as pods can be used to provide side thrust.