WOODWARD IDS is the world's leading producer of 4-quadrant converters for main and auxiliary propulsion systems on ships and floating off-shore installations such as drilling rigs. Low and medium-voltage converters are utilized.

Converters on ships or drilling rigs are exposed to extreme operational conditions and therefore must meet special requirements. Therefore, WOODWARD IDS has developed converter systems, which match these demands and prove their suitability under full operational application.

In comparison to conventional drive systems, diesel-electric propulsion systems for ships or floating off-shore installations offer the following benefits for owners and operators alike:

• High availability
  
• Economically advantageous
• Simplicity in design and operation
  
• Space-saving construction

Free Floating Rig 

Electric propulsion systems, designed for continuous dynamic positioning of off-shore oil platforms under adverse environmental conditions, offer crucial advantages over conventional propulsion systems regarding the unit's safety and availability and thereby promoting cost efficiency. As a result, we have accepted the challenge and, in cooperation with our clients, have developed innovative and progressive converter systems, which have proven their operational durability.

Our innovative and established converters may prove to be very useful to you. We would be pleased to see you among our satisfied customers. Please contact us so we can discuss your concerns.