Marine Propulsion News | Rudder Propeller & Azimuth Thruster Projects

03 September 2026

Which thruster are we working on this week?

Which thruster is our colleague Sid working on this week?

This week, Sid is working on a Schottel SRP110 for a river passenger vessel. The scope of work includes renewing all bearings and seals, as well as the adjustment of gear and worm gear sets and balancing the propeller. Precision work where his technical skills and attention to detail really come into their own. This ensures the thruster is ready to perform at its best once again.

26 August 2026

September is exhibition month at Schraven B.V.

SMM Hamburg

On Wednesday 2 September, our colleagues will be attending the SMM in Hamburg. This is the leading international exhibition for the maritime sector.

STL Shipping Technics Logistics

On 22 and 23 September, Schraven BV will be exhibiting at the STL Shipping Technics Logistics with our own stand. You’ll find us at stand 213.

Will you be attending one of these trade fairs? If so, please do pop by to introduce yourself, have a good chat and, of course, catch up! Or let’s schedule an appointment in advance to make sure we meet: info@schravenbv.com.

Thrustmaster Reparatie Vakmanschap Craftmanship Thruster

13 August 2026

Proud of our team and their craftmanship

We’ve successfully completed another great project! This Thrustmaster of Texas TH1500MZ thruster has been fully assembled with new parts in our workshop and is now ready for installation. Another great example of our team’s dedication, expertise and craftsmanship. Ready for the next challenge!

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06 August 2026

Ready for more power!

Recently, we successfully upgraded a coupling from a K155 to a K305, enabling the drive system to handle higher loads and deliver improved performance.

Would you like to explore the possibilities of modifying or upgrading your drive coupling? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.

30 July 2026

Holiday season? We're still here for you!

Summer holidays are in full swing, but at Schraven we're continuing to support our customers as usual.

Our team remains available throughout the holiday period, so if you need advice, support or assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch.

📞 You can reach us by phone on: +31 26 325 23 28.

Enjoy the summer, and we'll be here when you need us.

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16 July 2026

Keeping Amsterdam moving

Thanks to the expertise of our skilled technicians, this ZF3000 Thruster has been fully overhauled. After thorough cleaning, replacing parts, precise reassembly, and testing, it is now ready for many more hours of reliable operation.

We wish the ferry service in Amsterdam safe and successful voyages!

Thrusterinspectie-inspectie-emergency-replacement-AQM901CRP Thruster repair

09 July 2026

Looking beyond bearings and gears Looking beyond bearings and gears

A thruster inspection is about more than checking bearings and gears. We also inspect critical components such as the steering tube flange, where correct alignment and tolerances are essential for reliable operation.

During this AQM901CRP project, the steering tube flange was found to be out of tolerance. Thanks to a replacement flange available from stock, we completed the emergency repair quickly and minimized downtime.

After successful commissioning, the thruster was back in operation and the river cruise resumed service.

Need support with a breakdown, damage, or urgent thruster repair? Schraven B.V. is ready with inspections, repairs, and spare parts from stock.

02 July 2026

Craftmanship in machining

Our colleagues work daily on high-quality products, transforming raw material into high-end components.

Here you see the milling of a series of rudder feedback housing units for the Schottel SRP130, executed with precision and consistent quality.

This is how we build reliable solutions for our customers.