Steerprop Controls

Equipped with Several Levels of Redundancy

The Steerprop control system is provided with back-up on several levels, ensuring that the control of the vessel is never lost. In case of failure in the main control system, an indicator shows thefailure and the back-up system is manually switched on.

Hydraulic Steering

The control system for a vessel with direct driven diesel engines the redundancy is provided on up to five levels:

1. Wheelhouse main control
2. Wheelhouse back-up control
3. Close-by control
4. Direct hydraulic control
5. Handpump for maintenance steering

Electric Steering

The control system for a vessel with diesel-electric drive and an electric motor prime mover the redundancy is provided on up to four levels:

1. Wheelhouse main control
2. Wheelhouse back-up control
3. Close-by control
4. Direct electric control
5. Manual device

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