Schottel GmbH

Industrial holding company with activities in the areas of marine propulsion systems, gearbox technology, control systems, automation technology and renewable energies. Schottel has developed a hybrid-electric and a hybrid-mechanical solution. 

The new Schottel LE-Drive ("Embedded L-Drive") enables free choice of the electric motor for fully battery-powered vessels. The elimination of the upper gearbox further increases mechanical efficiency while reducing fuel consumption. Efficiency improvements through technological advancements, leaner designs with reduced material use, and proactive maintenance planning are some of numerous other ongoing optimizations that result in ship propulsion geared towards resource conservation, durability and thus sustainability.
  • HEADQUARTERS:
  • Spay, Germany