Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
American Bureau of Shipping
Innovation in Ship Design: Sterntubeless Vessels with Thordon Bearings
26 minutes Posted Dec 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm.
Introduction
Reducing Oil Leak Risk From Propeller Shafts
Genesis of the Sterntubeless Design
Hurdles to Application
Regulatory Impact of Sterntubeless Design
Status of Sterntubeless Design in Global Fleet
Closing Thoughts
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A revolutionary vessel design with a novel aft layout could reduce a vessel’s environmental impact and promote efficient operations. Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings Vice President of Business Development, and Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, ABS Vice President of Technology, joined host Brad Cox on this episode of Setting Course, an ABS Podcast, to discuss the Blue Ocean Alliance’s design for a sterntubeless propeller shaft bearing arrangement and its potential for the maritime industry. Learn more a...