Using Azimuth Thrusters(360)

Offshore
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Hi,

I have been given an opportunity to work on a vessel which has 3(three) azimuth thrusters on the stern and a bow thruster.

Would appreciate if any experienced mates could share their experience and offer any tricks.

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[QUOTE=vinodm;187511]Hi,

I have been given an opportunity to work on a vessel which has 3(three) azimuth thrusters on the stern and a bow thruster.

Would appreciate if any experienced mates could share their experience and offer any tricks.[/QUOTE]

Use coffee cups for practicing. The handles are the direction of your thrust.

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Think of an electric trolling motor or better yet a small gas outboard

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[B][U]Welcome to the forum vinodm[/U][/B] - This is not your exact configuration although it can help you. Some of the techniques include
Sailing slow astern
Normal stopping
Turning on the spot to starboard
Turning on the spot to port
[B]Emergency crash stop[/B]

Check it out here:

http://www.impahq.org/admin/resources/article1367420271.pdf

In addition this older gcaptain forum thread might also help. There is some good info here.

http://gcaptain.com/forum/tugs-towing/4362-maneuvring-schottel-azimuth-thrusters.html

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Thanks for all your input in this forum!

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weird config, what type of work will it do?

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Probably the Glenn Edwards. A Manson Construction Co. Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD).

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[QUOTE=dredgeboater;188757]Probably the Glenn Edwards. A Manson Construction Co. Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD).[/QUOTE]
Drive it on the joystick

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Great idea.
All that joystick time will really help you when stuff goes south and you actually have to take manual control.