Commissioned by NCDOT, the VSP propulsion systems were developed as well as examined in Voith’s York, Pa., center to fulfill the special requirements needed for island-hopping ferryboats
Voith as well as the North Carolina Department of Transportation have actually collaborated to provide the initial 2 American- made Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) devices for a brand-new, 38-vehicle river-class ferryboat, the Rodanthe, presently unfinished at Bollinger Shipyard in Amelia, La,
The VSP propulsion systems were developed as well as examined in Voith’s York, Pa., center.
After setting up of the VSP devices was full in November 2018, the props were provided to Bollinger Shipyards for installment right into theRodanthe
In May 2019, the ferryboat will certainly be provided to the NCDOT Shipyard in Manns Harbor, North Carolina, as well as it is anticipated to enter into solution in the summer season of 2019 on the Outer Banks.
“With the new VSP units installed, the Rodanthe will offer years of smooth, efficient service to the islands. By linking steering and propulsion together, the VSP allows for fast response and precision movement in even the roughest of waters. This helps the operators pilot their ferry better while also keeping passengers and cargo safe thanks to the VSP’s superior handling in comparison to other propulsion systems available on the market,” stated Ivo Beu, Head of Marine Business Americas for Voith.
Commissioned by NCDOT, the VSP propulsion systems were developed as well as examined in Voith’s York, center to fulfill the special requirements needed for the island-hopping ferryboats.
“These are the first VSP units ever built in the U.S., and they are being used to extend the NCDOT fleet of ferries utilizing this innovative propulsion system,” statedBeu “This is an important step to fulfill manufacturing requirements for government entities and businesses that want to support American workers. Likewise, by producing the VSP in Pennsylvania our North American production team expands its marine production expertise and capabilities to better serve our regional customers.”
