VEEM Marine (ASX:VEE) has successfully trialled its third VG520/1000SD Gyrostabiliser, rated as the world’s most powerful in-service marine gyrostabiliser, off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia.
The VEEM Marine VG520/1000SD gyrostabiliser is installed on the M/Y UMBRA, a 60m Damen built, YS 5009 exploration yacht operating in Australian waters. Commissioning was completed during sea trials in August 2021, during which time roll motion data was recorded with exceptional roll reduction results.
The Client representatives and crew on board during the sea trials were very impressed with the reduction in vessel rolling and subsequent rapid improvement to comfort when the VEEM Gyro was turned on.
“I was very surprised with how well it worked and how instantly it worked. From being on the vessel forthree years, this has made a major improvement to the vessel,” said Captain Braeden Carruthers of the M/Y UMBRA.
VEEM Managing Director, Mark Miocevich said the UMBRA sea trials mark the second successful commissioning and sea trials of the VG520/1000SD units with the Damen FCS 7011 scheduled for later in the year.
“Getting this product out to market and proven in such short order is a major testament to the entire team at VEEM Marine.
“We are currently going through an exciting period of growth at VEEM Marine with the development of our next and largest unit, the VG750SD. Targeted at larger superyachts and commercial vessels, it will build on the success of the VG520/1000SD.
“Having the biggest global in-service fleet of gyrostabilizers in the large vessel range, VEEM is continually evolving its products to improve performance and reliability.”