Factory testing of azimuth pod propulsion system for ships from Nakashima Propeller of Japan Pod Drives: Volvo Penta IPS, Cummins Zeus, ZF Marine, and CAT boats.com Pod Propulsion System Azipod propulsion is a gearless steerable propulsion system where the electric drive motor is housed within a pod outside the ship hull. Azipod units can rotate 360 degrees, increasing POD 15.0 propulsion for efficient electric boating