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      KORT   BREAK                            INTO INDIAN MARKET       

       12x KT300AZ UNITS FOR IWAI

Kort Propulsion has completed an order from an Indian Shipyard, HOOGHLY DOCK & PORT ENGINEERS on behalf of Inland Indian Waterways Authority . Six new workboats will be built each with 2x KT300AZ units.

Kort are supplying 12x KT300AZ Azimuthing Units for The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) who were established in 1986 for the development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.

The Authority primarily undertakes projects for the development and maintenance of IWT Infrastructure on national waterways through grants received from The Ministry of Shipping.

Kort have been in contact at the design stage offering advice on the powering of the vessel in respect of performance in vessel propulsion.  This typically consists of vessel resistance estimates, free running predictions, bollard pull predictions.

Kort can also offer further estimates on vessel performance, i.e. thrust figures and rpm figures, across the speed range. Once all the variables are decided upon, they would then work closely with the shipyard and owners. 

Kort steerable propeller propulsion unit the KT300AZ will be powered by Greaves Cotton Indian engine developing 275Hp @1800rpm, with a 3:1 Gearbox . It comprises of a water cooled marine diesel engine driving a fixed blade propeller through an overcentre clutch, torsional vibration coupling, cardan shafts.

It should be emphasised that the design of the complete system is based on established components, proven to provide long life and reliability, with low maintenance requirements.The design has been proven over a long History of supply to many customers in many diverse environments, worldwide, many of which involve adverse conditions demanding the best quality equipment.

12 units have now been delivered. This is an exciting order for Kort Propulsion Co Ltd and a step into the Indian market where extreme growth will take place in the coming years.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

KORT XL NOZZLE SYSTEM

Since 1969 Kort have been involved in the design and supply of nozzles. Since the first Kort nozzle was used on a vessel on the Rhine the nozzle design has evolved to reduce resistance and manufacturing costs and simplify installation. Research at Marin over the years has provided data to back up theoretical results.

Kort are confident in their predictions and have built up close relationships with customers when specifying requirements for new vessels.

Over 20 yrs ago Kort formed a company in Canada trading successfully in the fishing industry. Kort were offered a license for an improved performance nozzle section which was not taken up. After evaluation Kort concluded there was little to be gained from this profile compared to others offered by Kort.

Vessel performance to match Owners requirements is a combination of nozzle and propeller design not either of these alone.

Kort have introduced the Kort XL System to meet customers requests for an alternative to the HR System and others. This design incorporates 40yrs experience PLUS results from an EU funded research program involving UNEWC and Universities in Spain and Italy.

The Kort XL System has many innovations and design refinements which give improved nozzle thrust. Results from the EU study and full scale tests have proved the benefits of the system.

The improved efficiency of the Kort XL System is a positive benefit for fishing vessels. Several units are already in service and others are on order.

With the Kort Nozzle System an owner can work his existing fishing gear using less engine power than is needed with an open propeller, resulting in reduced fuel consumption. Fuel savings of 12-20% have been reported by skippers.

Kort personnel are committed to the fishing industry. They understand fishing methods and owner requirements and are therefore the obvious choice for advice on performance and powering of new and existing vessels.

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