Successful delivery of three Hydromaster deck mounted azimuth propulsion systems, through Babcock International, to the UK, Ministry of Defence.⁣
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Each system is self-contained and designed to operate under a variety of conditions.⁣
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These systems are fully mechanical, driven by a 150 hp radiator cooled Perkins diesel engine through a reverse reduction gearbox.⁣
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Operator control is possible from two positions whereby steering over 360 degrees is accomplished by a hydraulically powered handwheel.⁣
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Engine speed is controlled by a mechanical morse cable directly connected to the engine governor.⁣
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The transmission driving the propeller will swing almost 180 degrees whereby the thruster can operate at any angle to allow beaching.⁣ ⁣

The UK Ministry of Defence will utilise Hydromaster systems to propel their modular Mexeflote rafts for worldwide deployment.