Maritime transport emits around 920 million tonnes of CO2 annually. In 2013, the
International Maritime Organization Commission set out a strategy to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions from the maritime industry. NT Electric is developing an advanced nextgeneration integrated electric propulsion system for commercial and recreational zeroemission vessels. Replacing internal combustion engines with electric motors in vessels also
requires replacement of control systems and devices. Therefore, it is sensible to develop a
new lever to control the propulsion of electrically powered vessels, which is the aim of this
master's thesis. Functional requirements and product specifications are defined. The choice
of the main materials is given and the reasons for it are stated. The key elements necessary
for the operation and functionality of the lever are presented, as well as the main tests,
calculations and numerical simulations performed to validate the selected components and
concepts. The lever to control the propulsion of electrically powered vessels is presented in
its entirety with all components. A prototype of the lever has been made, which confirms its
assembly and operation.
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