Becker Head Office Hamburg
Tel.: +49-40-24199-0
Becker Service (German office hours):
Tel.: +49-40-24199-1410
Becker Service Hotline (cell phone, 24/7):
Tel.: +49-173-9229311
Becker Service Email
service@becker-marine-systems.com
Becker Marine Systems is the leading company in developing high-lift rudders with the highest efficiency. The company founder, Willi Becker, was the inventor of the Becker Flap Rudder, now synonymous with all kinds of flap rudder types. For all ships equipped with a conventional propeller-shaft arrangement, the rudder is the most critical equipment for steering the vessel and guaranteeing the safety of passengers, crew, cargo and protection of the environment.
The reduction of emissions and use of environmentally-friendly materials are among the company’s most important goals. The latest generation of Becker Rudders minimises servicing and maintenance activities by employing special bearing materials and coatings which allow lubricant-free rudder operation. This solution fully complies with US Coast Guard VGP regulations. It is no longer necessary for the vessel operator to buy expensive bio grease to protect the trunk and shaft from corrosion.
With a variety of electronic options, Becker is able to monitor bearing wear and tear and to report the highest rudder efficiency to the captain by showing him the actual rudder force online.