DMS Holland expands stabiliser range

Called AntiRoll, this new system will be produced as a standard-series stabiliser whereas previously the units were custom built for larger craft. DMS Holland will be adapting its patented dual-axis fin stabiliser to form the basis for their new system.

AntiRoll will use the same high-aspect fins that rotate whilst sailing and flap whilst the vessel is at anchor to achieve the dual form of stabilisation but operation at fast speeds will be added. Diagrams of the new system show the stabiliser fins fitted to the planing hull at the transom and in high speed operation the rotator that gives the unit its stabilising effect being folded in from its outboard hinge point so that it lies against the bottom of the transom where it will be effective at high speeds. In many respects it will operate like an interceptor.

“Since there is currently no single system that performs optimally at both high and low speeds as well as at anchor, often multiple roll damping systems have to be installed on one vessel just to ensure that it remains comfortable on board under all of the various different circumstances. Soon, with our new system, one roll damping system on board will be enough without having to compromise on stability at different speeds”, says Patrick Noor of DMS.

Arnold van Aken, inventor of the dual-axis fin stabilisation AntiRoll system and the co-owner and Technical Director of DMS Holland explains, “Up to now, the system has only been accessible to the owners of larger vessels. With the MagnusMaster now doing so well for DMS Holland, we have the opportunity to invest. Plus in December 2017 we received a grant from the RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) in the form of the so-called MIT subsidy which gives us a real kick-start.”

The new system is likely to be a major benefit to survey and diving vessels as well as wind farm craft where a combination of stability both underway and at low speeds can make a major impact on the operation of the vessel.