b'MEMBER NEWSZF Presents New Transmission for Hybrid Power for Waterjet VesselsW iththeZF3000NRDPTI. As such, vessels equipped withsmall engine rooms, giving designers PTI, ZF is extending its ex- thistransmissioncanalsocruiseinadditional design freedom. pertise for maritime drivesprotected waters, ports, or bays thanks toanotherfieldofapplication.Thetothelow-emissionandlow-noiseZF has received initial orders for the new hybrid transmission, designed fordrive.Sincethetransmissionunitisnew ZF 3000 NRD PTI hybrid trans-the power range up to 1,940 kW, is aextremely quiet in this configuration,mission and successfully implemented space- and weight-saving solution forit also ensures more comfort onboard.customerprojects.Patrolboatsand realizing hybrid propulsion in water- In addition, the electric motor can alsofirefighting vessels outfitted with the jet vessels. This enables low-noise andpower the onboard equipment. Withnewsystemarecurrentlyoperating low-emissionoperation,suchasinits compact design, it will also fit intoreliably in Asia. ports and bays. In addition, it provides powerful support in situations where rapid maneuvering is required. Sometimes speed is of the essence. As such,manufacturersofyachtsand workboats such as ferries, crew and firefighting vessels often choose wa-terjet drives. The new ZF 3000 NRD PTIoffersshipyardsanddesigners a powerful and reliable solution for thispropulsionvariant.Thecom-pany, established as a maritime pro-pulsionspecialist,offersintelligent hybridtransmissionsforallvessel propulsion and in a wide variety of power output ratings. The basis for the new hybrid waterjet transmissionistheZF3000series, which has already been in successful useonthemarketforseveralyears. The ZF 3000 NRD PTI is designed for a maximum output of 1,940 kW and 7,560 Nm on the main unit as well as 250 kW and 1,500 Nm on the elec- Electrifying Ferries Across Americatric power take-in (PTI). At the sameMaking smart, safe, and sustainable solutions a reality time,ZFisworkingonfurtherthatfor ferries across the Americas.can cover larger power output ratings. The ZF 3000 NRD PTI can be cou-pled with electric motors thanks to its 59 SEPTEMBER 2024'