DMC to steer new coasters

The Van der Velden steering systems will be built in DMC’s workshop in Hardinxveld-Giessendam in the Netherlands before being ‘plugged’ into place at the shipyard, meaning installation takes only a fraction of the time needed if everything were to be installed separately.

“TB Shipyards opted for a plug and play version in order to have the steering gear delivered and installed very quickly and efficiently,” said Leo van Zon, area sales manager at DMC. “Building components as efficiently as possible on one frame and testing them in your own workshop creates a complete product of high quality and functionality.

“This saves time during the outfitting and installation, which is usually carried out by the yard. With the installation of plug-and-play steering gear, very little can go wrong, which minimises risks during outfitting, but also during the life of the ship,” he added.

In addition to the Van der Velden Piston-type steering systems, DMC is also supplying each 118 metre coaster with the Van der Velden TIMON flap rudder system and Optima nozzle. For control and monitoring, DMC is supplying the complete FU system and BOSS alarm monitoring system.

The new project is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2023, when all coasters are expected to be delivered and commissioned.