China rolls out 10-MW podded propulsor for polar icebreakers

Powermaster Marine has produced China's first domestically developed 10-MW podded propulsor for polar icebreaking vessels in Shanghai. The system passed full-scale tests at 150% overload and 120% overspeed and can break ice up to 2.1 meters thick. Shipment to a European shipyard is expected in late November, with installation planned for February 2027.

• Propulsor output is 10 MW with full 360-degree rotation
• Breaks ice up to 2.1 meters thick, including 20 cm of snow
• Tested at 150% overload and 120% overspeed
• Shipboard installation scheduled for February 2027