For maneuvering at ports, she will also be fitted with a bow thruster.
Later reports revealed that the hole in the hull was actually the ship's bow thruster.
The added control provided by a bow thruster helps the captain to avoid accidents while docking.
The ensuing explosion destroys the motors for one of the three bow thrusters.
Also, modern ships have bow thrusters, reducing the need for tugs.
Unusually for lake freighters she was never equipped with a bow thruster.
She is also fitted with a bow thruster to assist maneuvering at low speeds.
The bow thrusters are not used in ice.
In addition to the main propulsion system, the ships are fitted with a bow thruster.
For maneuvering at ports the ship was also equipped with a bow thruster.
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