Voith Schneider Propellers on R/V Falkor (too) | Shipyard to Sea - Ep. 5

“For launching and recovering science equipment, this will be a game-changer.” Research Vessel Falkor (too)’s propeller system is remarkable for its amazing maneuverability and speed. The entire system has been over overhauled - including blades, drive units, motors and more - giving us at least another decade of high-performance. Learn all about the Voith Schneider propellers and their capabilities, including unparalleled station-keeping and stability. Get exclusive updates of the R/V Falkor (too) refit in our Making of a Research Ship series: _____ Chapters: 00:00 First Look at the VSPs 01:17 Refitting the Voith Schneider Propeller System _____ We live stream all of our ROV Dives to YouTube and Facebook! Newsletter link: Join us on our oceanographic missions on our other social media platforms: Youtube: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: _____ Schmidt Ocean Institute is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit operating foundation established to advance oceanographic research, discovery, and knowledge, and catalyze sharing of information about the oceans.