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Many short-distance (< 30 km) ferries in the UK that sail in busy waters (i.e. harbours, ports) have them, and generally they're very reliable and low-maintenan
by berkut 6y ago
Many short-distance (< 30 km) ferries in the UK that sail in busy waters (i.e. harbours, ports) have them, and generally they're very reliable and low-maintenance.
One of the disadvantages are the draft required, and it is a concern for grounding, so many have plates underneath for protection.
- roelschroeven 6y agoI hadn't heard before about ferries using Voith Schneider propellers. I did know that many ferries use (somewhat more traditional) azimuth thrusters for good maneuverability.
- pbowyer 6y agoMy local ferries use them: https://www.doverferryphotosforums.co.uk/new-mv-wight-light-past-and-present/ https://www.doverferryphotosforums.co.uk/new-mv-wight-light-...
- gerikson 6y agoAlso used by the short-range ferries in Stockholm's Hammarby Sjöstad. Source: have travelled on these many times and observed the weird wake.