On ice-class ships and icebreakers, bow propellers and thrusters are engineered to support icebreaking by pushing strong streams of water beneath and against the ice to reduce friction and fracture ...

A concept graphic of one of the Royal Navy's future Fleet Solid Support ships. (UK MoD) MAN Energy Solutions has been selected by Navantia UK to provide the main engines, generator sets, and ...

Controllable pitch propellers adjust blade angle instead of engine speed, letting ships change thrust, direction, and handling instantly. This explains the physics, advantages, and tradeoffs compared ...