V-POD Propulsion with Double Tilting system IMC

1) V-POD design

IMC 1) V-POD explained Propeller Long Flexible Propeller Shafts Bearings E-motor with Hollow Shaft Planetairy Gear

IMC 1) V-POD applied First vessel ZEUS (330kW)

Confidential IMC 1) V-POD applied Various ships ZEUS, THEMIS, METIS & KRATOS

Large propeller for laden voyage (horizontal thrust) Tilted propeller for empty voyage (tilted thrust) No need for large tunnels with high additional resistance. No need for additional ballast to submerge propeller HOW, see next pictures! IMC 2) Why Double Tilting V-POD?

IMC 2) Double Tilting system Explanation concept

IMC 2) Double Tilting

IMC 2) Application on newbuilding

IMC 2) Application on newbuilding 2x 450 kW Dp 1450 mm Double Tilting

Large efficient propeller Little / no ballast water. No need for large tunnels with high additional resistance. At sufficient speed the V-POD can turn back to normal position in the occurring stern wave (depending on design). More info also IMC Double Tilting V-POD offers