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Name Change for Barkemeyer

23 years ago

The Van der Velden Group of companies, which includes Barkemeyer GmbH & Kg , has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a change of name. Oceangoing manoeuvring equipment specialists Barkemeyer will henceforth operate under the trade name Van der Velden Marine Systems . The Barkmeyer brand name is associated with its BARKE high-lift flap rudder, Timon flap rudder, conventional and fishtail rudders, and advanced steering gears.

‘We have had a lot of enquiries for a larger catamaran with more load capacity now that outboard engines develop up to 250hp, said Cheetah designer Sean Strevens. ‘These enquiries, usually from surveyors or divers, have always included a need to trailer the boat.’

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