Becker Marine Systems, Hamburg

Today, Becker Marine Systems is market leader for high performance rudders of all kind of profiles and all sizes. Worldwide representation with our own offices and more than 20 agencies.

In 2002 Becker Marine Systems widened its product range with the introduction of the Automated Material Handling System. In March 2003 the Schilling rudder business was acquired, thus allowing the creation of a dedicated UK office. The Becker worldwide network has been further enhanced in 2003 with the establishment of a China office, together with the relocation of the Company Headquarters to purpose built offices in Hamburg.

Rudder Systems

The traditional Becker rudders with KSR (King Support Rudder) bearing guarantee best possible maneuverability of your vessel with lowest possible fuel consumption.
These are the advantages:

• Optimum balance and flap area

• Minimum additional resistance induced during maneuvering

• Minimum size of steering gear

• Highest securing against flexural vibration

• Best values of natural vibration

• Highest safety against cyclic stresses

• Maximum security in case of damage

• Durable in ice

• Easy maintenance of link system

Besides the BMS flap rudder types many vessels and owners call for conventional rudders. Those conventional rudders are placed behind the propeller with the rudder cross section arranged symmetrically with the rudder centre plane. However this arrangement does not consider the fact that the propeller induces a strong rotational flow that impinges on the rudder blade. This results in areas of low pressure on the blade that can induce cavitations and associated erosion problems. To avoid cavitations and to improve the maneuverability performance of a full spade rudder, Becker has developed the twisted leading edge rudder types.

Kort Nozzle Systems

Examples of suitable ship types: Tug boats, push boats, supply vessels, fishing vessels, research vessels, special ships and many more
Advantages:

• Increased bollard pull

• Increased thrust

• Better propulsion efficiency

• Better steerage capacity

• Reduced vibrations

• Protection of propeller against damage

• Reduced operation costs – fuel saving

Automated Material Handling Systems

Becker offers Automated Material Handling systems for provisions and luggage handling on ferries, mega yachts, cruise vessels, inland navigation, automated floating warehouses as well as for provisions and ammunition handling for aircraft carriers and auxiliary ships.

The Automated Material Handling system consists of well-proven and tested components which are adapted to the special requirements for shipboard use. Its dedicated computer controlled software and machinery systems enable compact storage of a wide variety of goods allowing an associated reduction in crewing requirements. With this atomization the number of employees can be reduced. The control of stored goods and the automatic monitoring of expiry dates of perishables are improved. The hygienic standard is greatly improved. The risk of damage or theft is considerably reduced. The system can also be operated in rooms with reduced oxygen (Controlled Atmosphere) which improves the storage possibility of fruit and vegetable and reduces the danger of fire.

The system is tailored to individual ship designs in order to achieve an optimal design and space utilization.

Advantages for all types of ships:

• Compact Storage

• Fast loading

• Online inventory

• On time delivery

• Reduced crew

• More space capacity

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