BARKE^® RUDDER

The key driver behind the BARKE^® rudder is its innovative and sophisticated progressive high lift design, offering unsurpassed manoevring and course keeping performance as well as smooth operational comfort.
The BARKE^® rudder is a result of intensive research and years of experience in the design and construction of ship equipment. A well shaped leading edge and vane elements ensure excellent steering and manoeuvring for vessels operating in the medium-speed range.

The BARKE^® Rudder can be delivered with Van der Velden's  innovative Asymmetric Rudder Technology.  . 

Benefits

• Superior manoeuvring performance
• Excellent course-keeping performance
• Noice and vibration free operation
• Cavitation reduced to an absolute minimum
• Fail-safe due to linkage overhead protection
• Low fuel consumption
• High propulsion efficiency
• Enclosed linkage, in grease filled box
• 45º rudder angle, 110º flap angle

Applications

Mine countermeasure vessels, oceanographic and fishing research vessels, passenger vessels, luxury yachts, commercial vessels, dredgers. BARKE^® Rudders are very suitable for Dynamic Positioning applications.

BARKE® Rudder Leaflet