VEEM launches Halcyon range of gyrostabilisers

VEEM Engineering has unveiled its new generation of Halcyon Gyrostabilisers, the culmination of almost a decade of research and development. The new Halcyon range completely removes the requirement for fins – resulting in increased top speed due to reduced drag, significant fuel efficiency and emissions savings and greater access to shallow harbours and beach anchorages, with no grounding risk.



Supported by a five year warranty, VEEM’s Halcyon Gyrostabilisers deliver rolling motion attenuation while at zero speed or underway with, its developer claims, up to 95 per cent reduction achievable through the use of powerful flywheels running under vacuum, and VEEM’s patented ‘SmartTorque’ advanced control software.

SmartTorque is designed to maximise roll reduction across almost all weather conditions, while guaranteeing safe operation in even the most powerful environments. The new control software removes the need for a motion sensing system, eliminating a point of failure. Halcyon gyrostabilisers have also been developed to integrate seamlessly with other motion stabilisation systems, autopilots, dynamic positioning or heave compensation products, without any software interfacing.

The new range consists of four distinct models; the Halcyon 40, the Halcyon 100, the Halcyon 250 and the flagship model, the Halcyon 500 – which offers an angular momentum of 500,000 Newton-metre-seconds and is suitable for large superyachts. Physical sizes start at 1540mm x 1100mm for the ultra compact Halcyon 40, with the powerful Halcyon 500 consuming 2900mm x 2000mm of space.



“VEEM has a long-established reputation for developing innovative, high-quality, engineering based solutions for the marine market and our new range of gyrostabilisers is just the latest example of how, through a more exhaustive approach to R&D, you are able to engineer a product which offers a very real advantage over existing and competitive products,” commented Paul Steinmann, VEEM product manager for Halcyon Gyrostabilisers.

“Until recently, gyrostabilisers were thought to be less effective at attenuating rolling motion than fin systems when underway. However, this is no longer the case and Halcyon Gyrostabilisers can boast significantly improved performance, safety and reliability – with none of the intrinsic disadvantages of external fins. This, for the first time, offers buyers a real choice in how they look to minimise rolling motion and improve seakeeping on their vessel,” he added.

Related Links

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