The vessel’s propulsion drives may vary from diesel engines to electric motors.

Schraven is specialised in the development of 100% custom-built control systems for thrusters and can provide an electric-hydraulic control system as well as a full electric control system.

Steering system (Azimuth thruster)

Steering system is an Full Follow-Up (FFU) remote control system. The steering is controlled by a lever which allows the operator to control the steering angle, engine speed and clutch (dis)engagement by one hand. This steering system operates proportional. This means that a small steering angles will be electronically transformed in smooth steering movements and big steering angles will be transformed into fast steering movements including an acceleration and deceleration ramp. The system can be switched over to a Non Follow-Up (NFU) control system.