Editing Azimuth thruster (section)

==Advantages and disadvantages==
[[File:BPC Dixmude.jpg|thumb|The [[French Navy]] [[Mistral-class amphibious assault ship]] [[French ship Dixmude (L9015)|''Dixmude'']] manoeuvering in Jounieh bay; the wake at the stern is perpendicular to the ship, indicating the use of her azimuth thrusters.]]
Primary advantages are maneuverability, electrical efficiency, better use of ship space, and lower maintenance costs.{{Citation needed|date=October 2010}} Ships with azimuth thrusters do not need [[tugboat]]s to dock, though they may still require tugs to maneuver in difficult places.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}

The major disadvantage of azimuth drive systems is that a ship with azimuth drive maneuvers differently from one with a standard propeller and rudder configuration, necessitating specialized pilot training.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} Another disadvantage is they increase the draught of the ship.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}