Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Damen Naval to supply twin Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) and shaftlines as part of a contract with the Colombian Navy for a new frigate.In September ...

Controllable, or Variable Pitch Propellers are just one type of propulsion used on ships. Controllable pitch propellers vary the angle of each blade to control the amount on thrust produced by the ...

The incorrect installation of a single set screw led to the loss of propulsion control on the Canadian-flagged, 736-foot-long Atlantic Huron, causing the ship to strike a pier at 6.8 knots, the ...

The incorrect installation of a single set screw led to the loss of propulsion control on the Canadian-flagged, 736-foot-long Atlantic Huron, causing the ship to strike a pier at 6.8 knots, the ...

Wartsila, one of the first Finnish power companies to enter the Indian market, has decided to manufacture controllable pitch propellers in India. HELSINKI: Wartsila, one of the first Finnish power ...

The federal investigation into the sinking of the Alaska Ranger has prompted the Coast Guard to issue an unusual safety warning to ship owners about the risks of controllable-pitch propellers that can ...