DROMEC awarded contract for shipyard slipway innovation by Hitzler Werft

Branche: Marine, Shipbuilding

Kick-off of a technically challenging project

On 26 May, the DROMEC team visited Hitzler Werft for the official kick-off of a special project. DROMEC has been awarded the contract to design, build and realise the complete concept for the winches, control system and operation of the shipyard slipway.

During the visit, together with the project members of Hitzler Werft, the situation on site, the technical principles and the first steps towards engineering and execution were discussed.

Innovation through advanced synchronised control

The innovation within this project lies in the advanced winch system that drives the shipyard slipway. A total of 17 winches will be developed, which must be able to operate both individually and fully synchronised. Engineering this synchronised control system is one of the main technical challenges within the project.

Accurate monitoring and control of all winches is essential to move ships safely and in a controlled manner. At the same time, the system must continue to operate reliably under varying conditions.

In addition to the synchronised control system, the outdoor installation, possible high-water situations, forces within the system, cable routing, safety and the practical conditions at the shipyard also play an important role in the design.

One integrated concept

Projects like this demonstrate the added value DROMEC provides to the customer. By approaching mechanics, control, safety and synchronisation monitoring as an integrated whole from the first design phase, a solution is created in which all components work together optimally.

Because DROMEC carries out the complete process – from engineering and production to testing and commissioning – in-house, risks during realisation are reduced and maximum control over quality, planning and performance is created.

Collaboration based on craftsmanship

A special aspect of this project is the active contribution of Hitzler Werft to the design. Based on its own expertise, the shipyard supplies components that are integrated into the winch constructions. This creates a collaboration in which the knowledge and experience of both parties come together in one final solution.

Towards successful realisation

The photo shows the employees involved from Hitzler Werft, including Managing Director Marek Klimenko and his son Kai Klimenko, project manager Dirk Eden and engineer Matthias Bartlomiejczuk, together with the DROMEC team. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Hitzler Werft and to the successful realisation of the shipyard slipway innovation.

Hitzler Werft customer question:

How can we realise a shipyard slipway in which 17 winches can operate both individually and fully synchronised, with maximum safety and reliability under varying shipyard conditions?

DROMEC’s recommendation:

DROMEC is developing an integrated winch and control system with advanced synchronisation monitoring, allowing all 17 winches to be controlled accurately and ships to be moved safely, reliably and in a controlled manner.

Frequently asked questions

What is DROMEC realising for Hitzler Werft?

DROMEC is designing, building and realising the complete concept for the winches, control system and operation of the Hitzler Werft shipyard slipway.

How many winches are being developed for the slipway?

A total of 17 winches are being developed for the project, which must be able to operate both individually and fully synchronised.

Why is synchronised control important?

The synchronised control system makes it possible to monitor and control all winches accurately so that ships can be moved safely and in a controlled manner.

Which conditions are taken into account in the design?

In addition to synchronised control, the design takes into account the outdoor installation, possible high-water situations, forces within the system, cable routing, safety and the practical conditions at the shipyard.

Which disciplines are integrated within the design?

Mechanics, control, safety and synchronisation monitoring are approached as an integrated whole from the first design phase.

What role does Hitzler Werft play in the project?

Hitzler Werft supplies components based on its own expertise that are integrated into the winch constructions, bringing together the knowledge and experience of both parties in one final solution.