Schottel, designer and producer of azimuthing propulsion and manoeuvring systems, and conventional propulsion units up to 30 MW, has announced the appointment of EastProjects r.l. as its sales partner in Italy. EastProjects, based in La Spezia, is designer and engineering service for marine and offshore vessels and is taking over the sales operations for Schottel with immediate effect. All service activities will still be performed by Schottel - Jobson / Jobson Italia S.r.l., also located in La Spezia.