Van der Velden present at SEATEC

The Yachting division of Van der Velden® Marine Systems will exhibit at Seatec 2011, the 9th International Exhibition of Technologies, Subcontracting and Design for Boats, Megayachts and Ships in Carrara, Italy (16– 18 February 2011). Van der Velden can be found at the stand of Navaltecnica, our agent in Italy (Zone E, Aisle 34, Booth 1048). Navaltecnica serves and supports customers buying Van der Velden manoeuvring systems, rudders, steering gear and EPS™ thrusters. The stand will showcase the popular green BARKE® rudder and a prototype of the revolutionary EPS™ thruster and.

Van der Velden Marine Systems is a major supplier of hydraulic integrated systems to superyachts. The benefits of its BARKE® rudder typifies the added value offered by a Van der Velden solution: maximum manoeuvrability, optimal comfort, smooth cruising and low noise levels. High-lift manoeuvring equipment such as the BARKE® rudder is also very suitable and efficient for meeting the requirements of modern yachts with Dynamic Positioning systems.

The Van der Velden® ATLANTIC rudder is a no-nonsense, ultra-reliable conventional rudder with excellent course-keeping qualities. The absence of moving parts significantly increases its life-span and the ATLANTIC rudder is also renowned for its low drag and low vibration.

The new Van der Velden COMMANDER™ rotary vane steering gear has been installed all over the word, often in series. The advanced sealing technology prevents internal leakage and offers a greatly extended seal life. The simple, robust and compact design of the steering gear and the fact that it only has one movable part ensures trouble-free and maintenance-free operation.

The revolutionary EPS™ Silent thruster has entered a new phase. Initially available as an exceptionally quiet tunnel thruster, the EPS™ range has been extended with retractable thrusters and a retractable azimuthing version.