A look at the motor ship Merwestroom

Branche: Marine, Shipbuilding

DROMEC has recently completed the full delivery of 2 anchor winches and 2 capstans for the motor vessel Merwestroom, owned by skipper Machiel Smitsman from Dordrecht.

The collaboration with Machiel has a long history: since founder Cees Drost has been in touch with the Smitsman family from his youth, a foundation of trust and craftsmanship was established. From that relationship, Machiel once again chose a DROMEC solution.

The new equipment consists of:

A double anchor winch on the foredeck with a holding force of 10,000 kg and an anchor weight of 1,100 kg
A smaller anchor winch on the aft deck suitable for an anchor weight of 650 kg
Two capstans on the foredeck, each with a holding force of up to 15,000 kg, ensuring safe and efficient mooring

During the engineering process, special attention was given to compact construction and optimal positioning, so that the line of sight from the wheelhouse remains unobstructed. This allows the skipper to navigate safely without hindrance.

Machiel Smitsman, who is also chairman of the Algemeene Schippers Vereeniging (General Skippers Association), emphasizes that DROMEC always considers what works best for the skipper: “Less is more – as simple as possible. And that makes the difference in practice. For me, ownership of DROMEC equipment is the beginning of enjoyment!”

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