Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery

Becker highlights benefits of rudder upgrades

Taken from: Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery February/March 2012


Growing demand for rudder conversions for ships in service is reported by Becker Marine Systems, which claims its easily-installed solutions can significantly improve manoeuvring performance and reduce fuel consumption. The German specialist’s after-sales team has extensive experience in refurbishing Becker rudders that have been in service for decades. A general overhaul can reportedly turn an older rudder into ‘good as new’ condition by exchanging all wear-and-tear parts and....

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