Thruster Service

Thruster service independent from the makers

RM Propulsion has extensive experience in providing thruster service across a wide range of brands, including systems from Aquamaster®, Berg®, Brunvoll®, Jastram®, Kamewa®, Kamome®, Kawasaki®, Kongsberg®, Liaan®, Lips®, MAN®, Nakashima®, Rolls-Royce®, Schottel®, Ulstein®, Wärtsilä®, and others. Our engineers are thoroughly familiar with the servicing and overhaul of thrusters from these manufacturers. As a truly independent provider of thrusters service, we are not tied to any brand, we simply know their systems inside and out.

Propulsion thruster service

RM Propulsion provides comprehensive propulsion thruster service,  overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting for your vessel’s thrusters. We always begin with a free consultation, offering you advice to make sure you can make an educated decision on what you need.

Bow thruster service & more

Our propulsion engineers have many years of thruster maintenance experience with most makes and types of thrusters, from bow thrusters and retractable thrusters to Azipull, swing-up azimuth, and tunnel thrusters. In particular, they are specialists in all propulsion services and are highly familiar with all makes and models of Bow Thrusters, Stern Thrusters, and Azimuth Thrusters. As a result, we confidently support a broad range of vessel types, including cargo vessels, offshore vessels, DP2 vessels, anchor handling tugs, platform supply vessels, and tankers.

*RM Propulsion has no commercial relationship with mentioned companies or one of the brands within their groups. We are an independent company in the marine industry.

Why service your thrusters every Five- Year?

The thrusters on your vessel need overhauling every 5–10 years in order to ensure everything is working correctly and to avoid problems while at sea. For instance, ropes and nets can accidentally damage thrusters, resulting in water ingress or oil leaks. Moreover, any damage to the propellers can also cause internal harm to bearings, gears, or shafts.

Even if no visible damage occurs, over time the aggregation of water in the oil can cause corrosion on bearings and gears. Furthermore, all seals inevitably age, which means their performance will gradually decline.

Five-Year Thruster Overhaul

To begin with, a five-year overhaul includes a full disassembly, thorough inspection, and detailed cleaning in order to accurately assess the condition of the thruster. After that, we proceed to replace key wear parts, such as shaft seals and blade foot O-rings. As a result, your system remains compliant with all relevant classification requirements and, more importantly, continues to operate safely and reliably.

Ten-year thruster overhaul

In addition to the procedures performed during the five-year service, an even more thorough overhaul is required after ten years or approximately 40,000 hours of operation. At this point, the thruster undergoes an extensive inspection process in order to determine whether any key components need to be repaired or replaced.

Consequently, this ensures that your vessel’s thrusters will continue to operate safely and smoothly for years to come. For example, you can expect the renewal of critical components such as blade foot O-rings, shaft seals, bearings, and liners. Altogether, this comprehensive approach extends the lifespan of your thruster system and minimizes the risk of future failures.

Why Choose RM Propulsion?

At RM Propulsion, we don’t just service thrusters, we protect your uptime, safety, and bottom line. We offer independent, brand-agnostic advice based solely on what’s best for your vessel.
With fast response times, efficient overhauls, and clear communication, we minimize downtime and keep your operations on track.

Wherever your vessel is, Europe, Asia, or beyond, we come to you, combining global reach with a personal, accountable approach.

More than repairs, we deliver long-term reliability.
We track wear, prevent future issues, and guide you with upgrades that add value, so you stay ahead, not reactive.

We keep your interest first, every project, every time.