HVG MARINE PROPULSION EQUIPMENT 0058: Well-in Type Rudder Propeller

The well installation is especially for tugs, ferries, well station, floating dock and survey ships. The rudder propeller is mounted in the well. The stern length varies with the requirement of the application. The top mounting plate of the well should be above the waterline so that the rudder propeller can be installed and removed when the ship is floating. Well installation varies with the distance between the rudder propeller and diesel engine. When the engine room is very small, the rudder propeller can be near to the diesel engine and suitable for the application in long-range transmission between diesel engine and rudder propeller.