REINTJES Gearboxes

Naval & Government Vessels

250 – 30,000 kW


The Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Transportation, and other government agencies require proven and reliable power train solutions to operate effectively, even under extreme environment conditions. REINTJES gearboxes deliver mission-ready performance with shock-rated, robust designs.

Key Advantages

Mission-Ready, Built to Class

REINTJES naval and governmental gearboxes are engineered for the most demanding service — shock-resistant, robust reliability, and certified to the major classification societies, from patrol craft to frigates and support vessels.

Shock-Resistant & Robust Reliability

Shock-rated execution, resilient mounting, watertight sealing and degaussing reduce acoustic and magnetic signatures.

Certified to Class

Supervision and approval to all major classification societies (IACS), with documentation to international IETM standards.

Proven Disc-Clutch Drive

Built-in hydraulic disc clutches with smooth, adapted-pressure engagement and full power in both senses of rotation.

Customised for the Mission

Steel, cast-iron or aluminium housings, double-helical toothing, PTO/PTI, turn drive, shaft locking and more — tailored per project.


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Propulsion for Every Mission

Government fleets span everything from harbor tugs to high-speed patrol craft. Pick a vessel type to browse every REINTJES gearbox that serves it.

Custom Solutions

Standardized shafts in custom-made housings — special ratios, offsets, and shock-rated configurations engineered to your vessel specification.

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Browse by Housing Material

Fast-vessel gearboxes are built in weight-saving aluminum alloy; workboat gearboxes come in grey cast iron or fabricated steel for maximum strength.

Domestic Procurement

Buy America Compliant

Karl Senner offers Buy America–compliant REINTJES gearboxes for federally funded programs — independently validated for FTA Buy America, the Build America, Buy America Act, and Defense Security Cooperation Agency guidelines.

Turn drive mechanism

Turn Drive

The turn drive allows turning the propeller shaft even when the main engine is standing still, e.g. for maintenance work.

  • Operation with a control panel and with a remote control
  • Current status can be monitored and visualised with the LOP
Double helical gear teeth

Double Helical Toothing

Gearbox oil pre-heater assembly

Oil Pre-Heater

The oil pre-heater heats up the oil to a temperature of >25 °C.

  • Manual and automatic operation are both possible
  • Current status can be monitored and visualised with the LOP
REINTJES naval gearbox and accessories
Local Operating Panel control cabinet

Local Operating Panel (LOP)

The LOP can be used for various purposes including:

  • Control of the clutch(es)
  • Control of electric oil pumps
  • Monitoring alarms, operating conditions, pressure, speed and other values
  • Operation of turn drive, shaft locking device and oil pre-heater

The LOP control cabinet comes with a TFT display with a customised menu structure.

Shaft locking device

Shaft Locking Device

With the shaft locking device the propeller shaft can be mechanically locked and therefore be secured in its position.

  • Spring-loaded
  • Easy-to-operate
  • Current status can be monitored and visualised with the LOP

Resilient Mounting of Gearbox and Accessories

Resilient gearbox mounting and accessories
Real-World Applications

Proven Across the Fleet

REINTJES naval and government gearboxes bring shock-rated, robust reliability to defense and agency fleets — from patrol craft and corvettes to Coast Guard lifeboats.