Sustainability
With unwavering resolve, Steerprop continuously improves the sustainability of both its products and its business operations — ensuring the company delivers positive impacts globally. Through a long-range focus on environmental, social, and governance standards, we strengthen our contribution to a more sustainable future.
Our approach
For Steerprop, sustainability is not a programme bolted on to the business — it is the logical outcome of doing one thing exceptionally well. For decades, we have specialized in azimuth propulsion, developing solutions that help vessels operate more efficiently. Greater efficiency at sea is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
We also embrace circularity by designing propulsion systems for exceptionally long service lives, supporting upgrades, retrofits and maintenance programs that extend vessel lifecycles and reduce waste. With products that are up to 90% recyclable, we aim to maximize the value of materials and resources throughout the product lifecycle.
Underlying this commitment is a long-range focus on environmental, social and governance standards. We measure our progress, share it transparently, and hold ourselves accountable throughout our operations and across every vessel we help put to sea.
Efficiency & emissions
Across a vessel’s decades in service, propulsion efficiency dwarfs almost every other sustainability decision. Steerprop azimuth and contra-rotating units are designed to extract the most thrust from every kilowatt — and to keep doing so for the full life of the ship.
Contra-rotating propellers recover energy that a single propeller leaves in its wake, and full 360-degree azimuth thrust removes the drag of rudders and shaft lines. The result is meaningfully less fuel consumption and, according to performance calculation estimates, lower CO₂ emissions for the same work at sea.
Every platform is compatible with mechanical, hybrid and fully electric prime movers, and the LM unit integrates a permanent magnet motor. Operators can adopt batteries, shore power and future fuels without re-engineering their propulsion.
Steerprop Care condition monitoring keeps each unit running at its designed efficiency point, catching drift before it becomes waste. Predictable, condition-based maintenance protects performance — and avoids the emissions of unplanned interventions.
Durable, serviceable architectures mean units stay in service for decades rather than being replaced. Long maintenance intervals and OEM-quality parts extend useful life and reduce the embodied carbon of premature renewal.
ESG framework
Environmental
Our propulsion is engineered to move more vessel with less fuel. Hydrodynamically optimised azimuth and contra-rotating units lower the energy needed per nautical mile, while hybrid- and electric-ready drivetrains help operators decarbonise on their own timeline.
Social
Sustainability begins with the people who build and run our propulsion. Through a strong safety culture, continuous learning and an inclusive workplace, we empower our employees to succeed while building lasting value for our customers and communities.
Governance
We treat governance as the foundation that makes environmental and social progress credible. Clear ethics, transparent reporting and a responsible supply chain give our customers confidence that long-range commitments are matched by everyday practice.
People & operations
Our sustainability ambition reaches into how we operate every day. A safety-first culture, continuous skills development and responsible sourcing are embedded in everything we do, alongside the engineering excellence that defines our propulsion..
We work transparently with shipyards, operators and the communities around us — and we report our progress openly, because credible commitments are the ones you can measure.
Our Commitment
Responsible and ethical business practices guide how we operate and collaborate across our value chain. Our Code of Conduct sets the principles expected of our personnel, while our Supplier Code of Conduct extends these expectations to suppliers and business partners. Together, they promote compliance with applicable laws, respect for human and labour rights, fair competition, responsible sourcing, environmental protection, workplace health and safety, information security and the prevention of corruption. We expect concerns and suspected violations to be reported and commit to handling all reports appropriately and confidentially
At Steerprop, we strive to act responsibly, lawfully, and in accordance with the ethical values of our company in all situations. To ensure good business practices, we want to actively address deviations and violations related to us.
Steerprop’s whistleblowing notification channel allows both internal and external stakeholders to confidentally report suspected misconduct related to our operations, such as violations of legislation or Code of Conduct.
Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain high standards and integrity in all our operations. Together, we ensure responsible and ethical practices within our company.
Our Impact
Single point of contact
For more information about our sustainability approach and initiatives, contact us. We’re happy to help.
Maiju Tsokkinen
Senior Manager, Operational Development & Sustainability