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German Firms Offer New Propulsion System
Manoeuvring specialist Van der Velden Marine Systems (Van der Velden) and propeller maker Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH (MMG) say they have created a partnership to develop a highly efficient propulsion system intended to reduce customers' fuel usage.
"Due to rising fuel costs and the highly competitive ship market, ship owners and charterers attach more and more importance to efficient and fuel saving operation of their ships," the companies wrote in a press release.
"With slow steaming and a number of fuel saving products which have been (re-)introduced into the market within the last years, ship owners and operators are going to reduce their operation and maintenance expenses as much as possible."
The package includes a highly efficient fixed pitch propeller, an asymmetric leading edge rudder, and features to reduce vibration, noise, and energy losses.
The product will be offered both for new ships and as a retrofit.
Van der Velden, based in Glinde, Germany, makes rudders, steering gear, and other manoeuvring equipment for oceangoing vessels as well as inland ships and yachts, while MMG, of Waren, Germany, does alloy casting and builds propellers for all categories of ships.
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