TSD Surface Drive: Providing Professional Surface Drive Solutions for Our Valued Clients

At TSD Surface Drive, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch surface drive systems solutions to our clients. Our solutions are tailored to meet your unique needs, whether you require traditional internal combustion engine solutions or environmentally-friendly electric and hybrid solutions.

Feasibility of Hybrid Drives for Yachts with Surface Drives

The combination of hybrid propulsion and surface drive system is a feasible solution for enhancing the efficiency, comfort, and environmental sustainability of yachts. Here are the reasons why

Pure Electric Drive + Surface Drive Solutions for Ships

TSD Surface Drive is pleased to introduce our pure electric propulsion + Surface Drive propulsion solution. As a core technology, this solution aims to provide the marine industry with a more efficient and environmentally friendly navigation solution

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Which is More Suitable for Surface drive, Hybrid Drive or Pure Electric Drive

Both hybrid propulsion and pure electric propulsion are feasible solutions for improving the propulsion efficiency and comfort of yachts equipped with surface drive . However, each has its own characteristics

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TSD SURFACE DRIVE SYSTEM To Make Its International Debut at METSTRADE 2024

We are excited to announce that TSD SURFACE DRIVE SYSTEM, a new propulsion solutions provider, will be making its international debut at the renowned METSTRADE International Marine Equipment Trade Show. This highly anticipated event will take place from November 19th to 21st, 2024, in the Netherland

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19 August 2024
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Discover The Power And Versatility of TSD Surface Drive Systems

TSD Surface Drive Systems specializes in surface-piercing propulsion technology, delivering certified high-performance marine propulsion solutions to commercial operators, navies, shipyards, and recreational vessel owners across more than 30 countries. With over a decade of dedicated engineering in surface drive technology, TSD offers a comprehensive product range covering vessels from small high-speed recreational craft to large commercial and patrol vessels rated at 2,000HP and above. Backed by ABS and CCS classification society certification, ISO 9001:2015/2016 quality management standards, and a global network of installation and service partners, TSD Surface Drive Systems provides the ideal propulsion solution for operators who demand maximum speed, fuel efficiency, and long-term reliability from their marine powertrain.

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14 August 2024
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Asia Pacific Maritime 2026: Ushering in A New Era of Green And Smart Shipping

IntroductionThe Asia Pacific Maritime (APM 2026) exhibition officially commenced today at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. As the most influential maritime event in the Asia-Pacific region, this year's exhibition is centered on the theme "Future of Vessels: Solutions for

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25 March 2026
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How to Choose the Right Surface Drive System for Your Vessel

How to Choose the Right Surface Drive System for Your Vessel: A Complete Buyer's GuideChoosing the wrong surface drive system is an expensive mistake. The wrong model will underperform at speed, overload the drivetrain, or create installation geometry problems requiring costly custom fabrication. Th

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11 March 2026
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Why Pure Electric Vehicles Are Becoming More And More Popular in The Marine Market

Why Pure Electric Vehicles Are Becoming More and More Popular in the Marine MarketIn the last few years, the marine industry has been undergoing a profound transformation. What once was a world dominated almost entirely by diesel and gasoline engines is now seeing the rapid rise of pure electric pro

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16 October 2025
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Why Don’t More Boats Have Jet Drives Rather Than Prop Drives?

When you hear the word “jet,” you probably think of high speed, power, and cutting-edge technology. So it’s natural to wonder: if jet engines revolutionized airplanes, why haven’t jet drives replaced propellers in boats?Jet drives are indeed used in certain boats—like jet skis, some military vessels

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23 July 2025
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Hydrofoils: From Military To Civilian Applications

United States:•XCH-4: An experimental vessel designed by John Carl with U.S. Navy funding, powered by two radial piston engines. It set a speed record of 78 knots (144 km/h) in 1955.•PCH-1 (High Point): The U.S. Navy's first experimental hydrofoil, launched in 1963. It was used to test automatic con

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30 June 2025
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How Many Blades Are Best for A Propeller?

The number of blades directly influences a ship's efficiency, speed, vibration, and overall performance. Choosing the ideal number of blades for a propeller is a crucial decision in the design and operation of marine vessels. The "best" configuration depends on factors such as vessel type, operating

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11 February 2025
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Spain TTSF Marine Ship Company with TSD Surface Drive

Spain TTSF Marine Ship CompanyWhen the 8.5m work boat is equipped with TSD Surface Drive System, ultra-long voyage becomes possible Spain TTSF Marine Ship CompanyTTSF Marine Ship Company from Spain is an excellent shipbuilding company dedicated to providing cost-effective, reliable and safe ships f

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08 March 2022
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Thai customer's super large catamaran BH660 high-speed surface-drive propulsion trial sailing

This is a 16m long, 6T weight fiberglass boat from Thailand. The customer mainly sells ships. He wants to sell the equipment together with the customer and contact us, and also hopes to achieve a higher speed. According to customer needs, we matched a 400-horsepower diesel engine and a mobile BH660

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28 October 2021
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Indonesian customer G660 high-speed surface drive propulsion test sailing

This is a 13.8m long and 2.4m wide sea fishing transport ship from Indonesia. The customer hopes that it can be transported more quickly in order to maintain the freshness of the seafood. The speed is required to reach 30 knots or more under the condition of no load. After discussion by our engineer

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28 October 2021
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Venezuelancustomer’s G660 high-speed surface drive propulsion trial

This is a 13.2m long, 3.6m wide planing speedboat from Venezuela .According to the main requirement of the customer's high speed to reach more than 26 knots,We are equipped with two Yuchai 190 horsepower diesel inboard engines and fixed G660 high-speed surface drive propulsion,a total of 7 tons with

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28 October 2021
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Vietnam customer BH500 high-speed surface drive propulsion trial

This is a 7.2m long and 3.9m wide catamaran planing boat from Vietnam. Because of the high fuel consumption of the original engine, the customer ended up using a diesel engine. We formulated a plan according to the customer’s ship type and requirements: We chose 2 sets of 150-horsepower diesel engin

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13 August 2021
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United Arab Emirates - Maldives customer case

In April, I received a message on WhatsApp from a shipping company in the United Arab Emirates, who are preparing to purchase gearboxes and surface drive systems for the vessel in the Maldives branch.After understanding the basic information of the customer, we began to calculate and recommend the a

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09 August 2022
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Australian customer BH500 high-speed surface drive propulsion trial

This is an 8m long iron ship from Australia. The main purpose is for fishing and transportation. Therefore, the customer hopes that it can reach faster speeds and improve efficiency. The customer clearly requested that after a good engine and propeller scheme be matched, the speed should be 25 knots

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28 October 2021
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Thailand customer case

Also in April, I received information from a shipyard specializing in the manufacture of catamarans. The customer was very interested in the surface drive system after reading our website. After contacting the customer, he gradually learned about our surface drive system and wanted to try it.,and la

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09 August 2022
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