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Flanking Rudder

Retractable flanking rudders for inland pusher tugs: retracted into the hull when sailing ahead to save fuel, deployed for manoeuvring astern.

Description

Flanking Rudders from Damen Marine Components provide steering when sailing astern. Unlike conventional fixed flanking rudders, they retract into the hull when sailing ahead, eliminating unnecessary resistance.

Key features

  • Retracted during forward operation for fuel savings
  • Deployed when sailing astern for extra manoeuvrability

Applications

Inland pusher tugs with barges.

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