Wärtsilä Thruster services

Wärtsilä Thruster Services

Wärtsilä’s thruster services are available worldwide for commercial and offshore vessels. Choose these services and you can maximize your vessel’s performance. OEM support and genuine parts will help you reduce downtime, saving you money.

Maximize thruster performance and reliability with Wärtsilä Lifecycle services

Global expertise for your marine propulsion systems

In today's expanding maritime industry, vessel performance and operational efficiency are paramount to your success. Wärtsilä's comprehensive thruster services deliver the expertise, global support, and innovative solutions you need to maximize uptime, optimize performance, and secure long-term cost visibility.

Your trusted partner for thruster excellence

Whether you operate commercial vessels, offshore platforms, or specialized marine equipment, Wärtsilä takes full responsibility for maintaining your steerable and transverse thruster systems throughout their entire lifecycle. Our tailored service approach ensures optimal performance while delivering significant cost savings for your fleet.

Key benefits that drive your success

Maximize performance and reliability - Ensure optimal operation of your steerable and transverse thruster systems
Access global expert support - Leverage decades of specialized marine propulsion experience with service available worldwide
Enhance budget predictability - Gain complete visibility into lifecycle costs with customized service agreements
Ensure safety and compliance - Maintain certification standards with genuine OEM parts and expert maintenance
Experience flexible support - Benefit from a comprehensive approach that addresses all your thruster maintenance needs
Reduce total cost of ownership - Minimize downtime and operating costs through preventive maintenance and innovative services

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Comprehensive thruster services portfolio

Wärtsilä's thruster services are designed to optimize performance and efficiency throughout your equipment's entire lifecycle. Our experts deliver everything from routine inspections to complex upgrades and repairs.

Our complete thruster service solutions include:

Maintenance and support programs

Customized service agreements - Tailored lifecycle support packages to meet your operational needs
Propeller Condition Monitoring Services (PCMS) - Real-time performance tracking and predictive maintenance
Scheduled inspection services - Comprehensive five and ten-year inspection intervals
24/7 Emergency response - Rapid technical support and field service for critical situations

Performance Enhancement

In-Life system upgrades - Technology updates to improve efficiency and extend equipment life
Control system modernization - Advanced control systems for improved operation and integration
Underwater repair solutions - Specialized services to minimize dry-docking requirements
Expert lay-up support - Preservation and maintenance during operational pauses

Knowledge & Development

Crew training programs - Comprehensive technical training for optimal operation and maintenance
Technical consultation - Expert advice on system optimization and troubleshooting

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Wärtsilä’s execution of the development and delivery of these thrusters specifically for the Sleipnir project and the performance of the thrusters demonstrated during the sea trials completely met our expectations. They also ensure accurate positioning, which is a must for a vessel of this size. Wärtsilä’s support and professionalism throughout this project have been first-class.
Sipke Schuurmans, Project Director for Sleipnir, Heerema

Why choose Wärtsilä for your thruster services?

Global network - Service centers in major ports worldwide for rapid response
OEM expertise - Factory-trained technicians with deep knowledge of all thruster systems
Genuine parts - Original equipment components ensuring optimal performance and safety
Innovative solutions - Cutting-edge technologies and methodologies for enhanced efficiency
Proven track record - Decades of experience serving the world's leading maritime companies

Take the next step toward optimal thruster performance

Protect your investment and enhance operational efficiency with Wärtsilä's comprehensive thruster services. Our experts are ready to develop a customized maintenance strategy that meets your specific operational needs.

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