Celebrating 90 Years of Kort Propulsion!
Monday, 2nd June 2025
🎉 Celebrating 90 Years of Kort Propulsion! ⚓
2025 marks a major milestone for Kort Propulsion – 90 years of powering the global marine industry through innovation, reliability, and trusted partnerships. Since 1935, from the invention of the original Kort Nozzle to today’s advanced propulsion and manoeuvring solutions, we’ve proudly supported shipyards, operators, and designers across the world.
We’re also proud to celebrate this journey alongside our valued partners:
🔹 Hercules Hatches
🔹 Fernstrum Keel Coolers
🔹 Weka Boxcoolers
To mark our 90th anniversary, we’ll be celebrating at three international exhibitions this year, and we’d love to see you there:
📍 Tomis Maritime Expo – Constanta, Romania | 20–23 May
📍 Seawork – Southampton, UK | 10–12 June
📍 Inmex India – Mumbai | 18–20 September
About Kort Propulsion
Kort Propulsion, a UK-based company with over 90 years of experience, is a pioneer in the marine industry. The company is best known for developing the Kort Nozzle in the 1930s, a crucial innovation that significantly improved propeller efficiency. As a single-source provider, they offer a comprehensive suite of propulsion and manoeuvring devices for a wide variety of vessels, from small boats to large ships.
Their product and service offerings are extensive, including the design and supply of essential components like nozzles, propellers, rudders, bearings, and stern gear. They also specialise in unique products such as their own range of tunnel thrusters and small steerable propulsion systems. Beyond just manufacturing and supply, Kort Propulsion provides popular consultancy services, particularly for smaller shipyards and boat builders. They perform detailed calculations to guarantee vessel performance and have developed specialised systems, like the Kort XL, which helps the fishing industry achieve significant fuel savings.
The company’s core mission is to deliver high-quality equipment and exceptional service to ensure its clients’ vessels meet or surpass performance expectations. Their commitment to ongoing research and development positions them to continue pioneering advancements in the next generation of marine propulsion technology.
