Kawasaki Propulsion

Manufacturer Support

Kawasaki Thruster Support, Overhaul and Technical Assistance

Stone Marine Services provides independent support for Kawasaki thruster systems, helping vessel operators with fault finding, overhaul planning, repair support and technical advice. Our engineers bring practical experience across Kawasaki tunnel, azimuth and related manoeuvring equipment, with support focused on uptime, reliability and safe vessel handling.

Recent Kawasaki experience

  • KT-157B5 thruster overhauls
  • KT-187B3 thruster overhauls
  • KT-88B3 thruster overhauls

Thruster Diagnostics and Fault Finding

Practical engineering support to investigate Kawasaki thruster faults, isolate root causes and recommend the most effective repair route.

  • System troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Root cause analysis
  • Repair guidance and reporting

Overhaul and Repair Support

Support for planned overhauls and urgent repair requirements across Kawasaki manoeuvring and thruster equipment.

  • On-site, afloat and dry dock support
  • Inspection and overhaul planning
  • Repair supervision and technical advice

Thruster Applications

Support across key Kawasaki propulsion and manoeuvring applications used on a wide range of vessel types.

  • Tunnel thrusters
  • Azimuth thrusters
  • Retractable thruster systems

About Kawasaki Thrusters

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a long history in marine engineering and has developed a strong reputation for thruster and manoeuvring equipment used across ferries, offshore vessels, cruise ships and commercial shipping. Kawasaki systems are known for supporting vessel control in demanding operating conditions, particularly where precise manoeuvrability is essential.

Their product range includes tunnel thrusters, azimuth thrusters and retractable units, with continued development around efficiency, control systems and modern vessel requirements.

How Stone Marine Services Can Help

We provide independent engineering support tailored to the vessel, the system and the urgency of the issue. Whether the requirement is a planned thruster overhaul, unexpected breakdown support or technical review of an ongoing issue, our team focuses on practical action that helps keep operations moving.

Send us your vessel location, thruster type and details of the issue, and we will come back with the next steps.

Need support for a Kawasaki thruster system?

Tell us your vessel location, thruster model and urgency. Our team will respond with practical next steps.

Contact Our Team

CAN WE HELP?

Contact our specialised team today to find out more about any of the services we offer.

propulsion thruster in drydock

MAIN PROPULSION

Regardless of the system, vessel or location, our team of propulsion experts can help.

Main Propulsion
Marine Controls system on vessel bridge

MARINE CONTROLS

Our trained experts can provide solutions for issues on all makes of marine controls.

Marine Controls

PROPELLER REPAIR

Our team specialises in the repair and service of all propeller types, sizes and designs.

Propeller Repair
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STERN SEALS

With 40 years of experience in seal solutions, we believe that there should be no compromise in stern seal performance.

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DECK MACHINERY

For nearly 160 years the firm of Thomas Reid has been designing and manufacturing deck machinery and associated equipment.

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