16 Custom Electric Winches

from DROMEC for SY Zero

Branche: Shipbuilding

SY Zero launched – 16 custom winches from DROMEC on board

A special moment at Vitters Shipyard: SY Zero has been launched. The 69-metre sailing yacht represents a new step in sustainable maritime technology. When cruising, Zero is powered entirely by renewable energy – and the yacht was even built without a single fuel tank on board.

16 custom winches from DROMEC

For this innovative project, DROMEC engineered and supplied 16 electrically driven winches.

Of these, 14 winches are used for hoisting and trimming the sails. The remaining 2 winches are used for hoisting the crow’s nest, with pulling forces of up to an impressive 18 tonnes.

Compact electric drive solution

One of the key technical challenges was the limited space available on board. The winches are therefore equipped with compact, flat EMRAX electric motors. This made it possible to integrate powerful and efficient drives within the limited available space.

Innovation through collaboration

SY Zero was designed to demonstrate what is possible when renewable energy, innovative technology and ambition come together. The project was realised with Vitters Shipyard, with exterior and interior design by Vripack and naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects.

On to the sea trials

Following the launch, Zero is entering the next important phase of her journey: an extensive programme of sea trials, during which her systems will be thoroughly tested in their natural environment for the first time.

For DROMEC, it is special to contribute our expertise in custom winch systems and electric drive technology to a project that explores new technological possibilities for the maritime industry.

We wish the entire team behind SY Zero every success with the upcoming sea trials!

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DROMEC winches. Your movement in good hands.

Dynamic and Innovative in winches, winchsystems, controls and software. With our enthousiastic team, we develop  from small till  very big & complex systems with the highest demands in terms of safety and ease of use. We also work very closely with certified body’s as DNV, GL, BV, ABS, Lloyds so your winches and systems can be completely certified at our own company together with you.

It often starts with a good idea, preferably on a piece of scrap paper. After an initial consultation, we prepare one or more proposals, including a target price and preliminary drawing. Your idea or problem, always remains central in this. If the feeling on both sides is good, we start. Thanks to our own inhouse developed and written project software, your project stays in the picture and under control from start to finish, including the planning and delivery time.

We are LRQA ISO 9001 certified. Our policy is to maintain a healthy business by continuously improving the quality of our winches, drives, software and services. We strive for respect for people and nature, which contributes to the quality of our work. You can find our full policy statement here.

 

Cees Drost

Sales

sales@dromec.nl mail Cees +31 (0)317 - 68 11 55