Cleaner air in ports: U.S. scrubber barge propelled by SCHOTTEL

Nicholas Tonsich, President at Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc: “It is more important than ever to develop innovative technologies that help reduce emissions in ports to an absolute minimum. Clean Air Engineering - Maritime’s latest METS-3 will succeed in doing exactly that. We are excited to have SCHOTTEL as an experienced partner at our side and that they are part of this flagship project.”

Tim Klaybor, Managing Director at Fassmer USA: “A number of factors had to be taken into account in the design of this next-generation CAE-M METS-3, which is why we were looking for a reliable partner to cooperate with. SCHOTTEL and Fassmer are sharing a long-standing relationship. We have made positive experiences, with both reliable products and competent service.”

Scope of SCHOTTEL supply
The main propulsion system of the barge consists of two electrically-driven SCHOTTEL RudderPropellers type SRP 150 (400 kW each) featuring propeller diameters of 1.2 metres. The SRPs will run on biodegradable oils (EALs). The scope of delivery includes the complete electrical package, which comprises electric motors, frequency drives as well as a portable control station for the SCHOTTEL MasterStick.

One single control lever for up to six propulsion units
The SCHOTTEL MasterStick is a joystick system which can control up to six propulsion units simultaneously. The thrust and the alignment of the propulsion units are controlled and distributed by a software in such a way that all translational and rotational movements required for manoeuvring the barge are executed optimally. The ship's movement can thus be controlled intuitively and comfortably in any desired directions of motion or in a combination of those.

About Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, Inc
Clean Air Engineering - Maritime, founded in 2010, develops and operates systems that remove diesel emissions from the auxiliary engines and boilers of ocean-going vessels while at berth or anchor. Based in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, CAE-M closely works together with many leaders in the shipping industry. The continued goal is to support ports globally in controlling and reducing emissions.