DROMEC anchor winch for fully electric dune ferry Helgoland

Branche: Marine, Offshore, Shipbuilding

With the new fully electric dune ferry, Ostseestaal and Ampereship are bringing emission-free maritime transport to Helgoland. The 15.2-meter-long, electrically powered vessel connects the main island with the smaller island of Düne. Commissioned by Ampereship, DROMEC developed a special anchor winch for this futuristic ferry.

Electric Anchor Winch with Control System

For the construction of the ferry, DROMEC made an important contribution by developing an electric anchor winch with an integrated control system. From the wheelhouse, the skipper can easily operate the winch using a handheld remote connected to the built-in control cabinet. The anchor winch has been tested and certified by Lloyd’s, as the vessel operates in European waters. With an anchor weight of 80 kg and a cable length of 100 meters, the dune ferry can anchor effectively even in deeper waters.

Gijs, Sales at DROMEC: “For this special ferry, it is great that we as DROMEC are able to contribute to a complete solution for the use of the anchor winch. The philosophy of the emission-free dune ferry fits perfectly with the sustainable development of our electric winches with an eye on the future. By using certified materials, we demonstrate that we can deliver high-quality products at a high level. We are pleased to work with a client like Ampereship, for whom we can provide customized solutions for these specific challenges.”

Emission-Free Outlook

Powered by a 1175 kWh battery pack and two powerful electric motors, the ferry transports up to 95 passengers quietly and environmentally friendly over the one-kilometer route. With this twentieth electrically powered vessel, the shipbuilders from Stralsund once again set a strong example for sustainable maritime mobility along the German coast.

Key Question: How can a customized, electrically driven and certified anchor winch be realized for an emission-free ferry that is easy to operate?

DROMEC’s Solution: We developed an electric anchor winch with integrated control for this dune ferry, which can be easily operated from the wheelhouse as a complete tailor-made solution.

FAQ

What made this anchor winch a custom solution for this ferry?

This is a custom solution because the anchor winch is electrically driven, equipped with integrated control, operated from the wheelhouse and tailored to the requirements of this emission-free dune ferry.

How is the anchor winch operated?

The skipper operates the anchor winch from the wheelhouse using a handheld remote connected to the built-in control cabinet.

Why is Lloyd’s certification relevant here?

The anchor winch has been tested and certified by Lloyd’s because the vessel operates in European waters and the installation must match that operating context.

What anchoring capacity is mentioned for this application?

For this dune ferry, an anchor weight of 80 kg and a cable length of 100 meters are specified, allowing effective anchoring in deeper waters.

Which DROMEC product is relevant to this type of electric anchor winch?

A relevant product for this type of application is the ECA-2210-KB Electrical Wire Anchorwinch.