DMC signs first Turkish order

The deal is with Tersan Tersanecilik San. Tic. Aṣ, based at Yalova City on the Sea of Marmara and the equipment will be installed on the 108m Factory Freezer Trawler vessel. Designed by Skipsteknisk AS, she is currently in build for the Russian fishing fleet operator, JSC PT Okeanrybflot.

Mr. Nazim Yaṣar, project manager at TERSAN Tersanecilik San. Tic. Aṣ., said: “We are interested in developing our relationship with DMC and this first step was already done by placing on order for rudder and steering gear system. This would be a good opportunity for both parties to do a business for future projects.”

The order is for a single, customised Barke rudder with a surface area of 16m² and a Commander rotary vane steering gear that delivers a torque of up to 430kNm. In addition to the hydraulic components of the rotary vane, DMC will deliver indicators and controls, follow-up, non-follow-up in main bridge, follow-up in wings and follow-up in AFT.

The system is classified RMRS KM, ICE3, AUT 2, REF, Fishing Vessel and is scheduled for delivery in December this year.