Becker appoints agent

Becker is known for the manufacture of high performance rudders and maneuvering systems as well as recent developments in designs achieving substantial reduction of fuel consumption.

Two examples of innovations pioneered by Becker are the TLKSR twisted full spade rudder and the Becker Mewis Duct. The TLKSR® twisted full spade rudder matches the rudder shape to the water, thereby reducing erosion from cavitation whilst at the same time saving fuel due to reduced resistance.

The Becker Mewis Duct, first introduced in 2008, is a fuel saving and environmentally friendly device for channeling the water flow over the propeller so as to optimize the thrust and thereby save fuel at any given speed.

Through synergistic acquisition, Becker also owns the Kort Nozzle patents and the Schilling rudder business. The first contract executed under the new agreement, to Arklow Shipping, has just been finalised.