BARKE^® RUDDER

The key driver behind the BARKE^® rudder is its innovative and sophisticated flap-type design, offering both an unsurpassed manoeuvring and course-keeping performance as well as smooth operation and comfort. 

Benefits

• Superior manoeuvring performance
• Excellent course-keeping
• Minimum blade resistance, reducing main engine power consumption
• Long life-span
• Minimum wear on the linkage
• Fail-safe property due to overload protection of flap mechanism
• No corrosion and bearing damage
• Cavitation reduced to an absolute minimum
• Noise and vibration free operation
• Smooth operation

Applications

Mine countermeasure vessels, oceanographic and fishing research vessels, passenger vessels, luxury yachts, commercial vessels, dredgers.

Barke® Rudder Leaflet