Ship rudder

Rudders are greatly associated with vessel maneuverability. The required balance between directional stability and course stability varies according to the purpose of the vessel and route. Nakashima Propeller offers a wide range of rudders with optimum balance for the intended purposes. In technical cooperation with Becker Marine Systems (BMS) in Germany, Nakashima Propeller manufactures and offers an extensive range of rudders including flap rudders. The rudders provided by Nakashima feature a rudder trunk with a unique structure. The carrier part, seal part, and neck bearing are built to form an integrated rudder trunk structure, which is greatly simplified compared to conventional rudders, significantly cutting the necessary man-hours for installation. The carrier part has self-regulatory spherical roller bearings so that uneven wear on the neck bearing can also be reduced.