The Voith Schneider® Propeller is a propulsion system allowing the control of thrust in magnitude a direction steplessly, extremely precise and fast. The main advantages of the Voith Schneider® Propellers for the propulsion of modern Offshore Supply Vessels are as follows:

• Stepless control of thrust in magnitude and direction,
• Thrust and propulsion efficiency are equal in all directions,
• Thrust control corresponds with the ship's main axis that means according to certain X-/Y- coordinates,
• Main engines can be operated with constant or variable speed adapted to the manoeuvring, DP and free running condition considering the optimum fuel efficiency of diesel-direct respectively diesel-electric drive system without reversing,
• The Voith Schneider® Propeller is extremely slow running and therefore reliable with high safety margins against rough service and a life expectation of at least that of the vessel.