Van der Velden® Marine Systems exhibits rotor bow rudder system at Europort 2009

Van der Velden Marine Systems will exhibit at the Europort 2009 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from 3 until 6 November. The stand will showcase a complete rotor bow rudder system, type RMS 2000 V. There will be special attention for the safety inspections, a few of which will be raffled during the exhibition. All three divisions of Van der Velden Marine Systems (Inland waterways, Oceangoing vessels and Yachting) will be represented and can be found at stand number 1.405.

The rotor bow rudder system is based on the Magnus effect, whereby a pressure differential is generated by a placing a rotating cylinder in oncoming water currents. This results in a thrust force that is larger than a conventional rudder as well as a significant enhancement in manoeuvrability. Available in vertical and retractable versions, the advanced Van der Velden® RMS 2000 system can be applied on all vessels and motor barge push combinations. It offers major advantages on meandering rivers and during (cross) winds. The rotor cylinder is made of high quality, corrosion-free composite materials. Its low weight enables the rotation direction to be quickly changed and the excellent dimensional stability prevents any permanent damage when hitting objects under water.

The system is actuated by a frequency controlled electromotor. Frequency control engineering makes it possible to switch seamlessy from low to high speeds (and vice-versa) and to steer from port to starboard in only a few seconds. The result is optimal manoeuvrability of the bow.

Rudder models and control panels for inland waterways
The company will showcase a huge range of different products like models of the Van der Velden® HD 220 rudders and the DOLPHIN (XR) manoeuvring systems. There will also be models of the electro-hydraulic SP 2525 and the full hydraulic HP 6000 control panels. These panels have been adjusted in accordance with the latest European safety regulations (Protocol 25).

Products for oceangoing vessels and yachting
The Van der Velden stand will also exhibit the Van der Velden COMMANDER™ rotary vane steering gear, the revolutionary EPS™ thruster and the original BARKE® rudder. The benefits of the BARKE® rudder ensure excellent manoeuvrability and course keeping qualities. An innovative and sophisticated high-lift design results in minimal wear on the linkage and reduces noise and vibration

Distributor for EFFER Marine Cranes and FUNKE heat exchangers
Van der Velden Industrial distributor for high quality EFFER Marine Cranes in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Romania. EFFER has over 40 years experience in designing and manufacturing advanced hydraulic cranes. It offers a range of over 30 models in many variants and different boom configurations. Our stand will showcase an EFFER crane type 275m-6S. Van der Velden Industrial is also distributor for FUNKE heat exchangers. More information can be found on our stand.