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Ride Stabilization Pitch and Roll Control

Quantum Marine Stabilizers’ 5000S Control System tabilizer technology has advanced in recent years with the digital

Scontrols representing the greatest gains. The proprietary control technol- ogy is essentially the brains or intellect that processes data which directs the appropriate movements to the ? n or rotor all starting with a roll sensor. In early 2022, Quantum launched the new 5000S control system.

The 5000S uses a plug-in/add-on modular platform that effectively sup- ports old, current and future control systems and algorithms, as well as the ability to execute a multitude of func-

Photo courtesy Quantum tions such as underway only, retract- able and zero speed requirements.

It features secured remote access for loaded later and a customizable glass technical data and ? uid recommenda- prompt troubleshooting, recording ca- bridge interface. As an added conve- tions. pabilities that can be stored and down- nience, the 5000S can store drawings,

Humphree Stabilization Systems emand for stabilizers to provide a smooth ride for the high-speed ves-

Dsels in Offshore Wind, Military Pa- trol, Fast Ferries, and Pilot Boat Commer- cial segments is growing exponentially year over year. Humphree transom-mounted in- terceptors deploy retractable vertical blades that create lift to automatically counteract the roll and pitch motions of the hull. These systems are designed and built to provide low-maintenance and reliable, 24/7/365, service regardless of wind and sea condi- tions. Humphree has Interceptor systems on the Atlantic Endeavor CTV, and are sup- plying systems to the three Senesco builds,

Photo courtesy Humphree the four Blount builds, and the St Johns, and Gulf Craft builds currently underway.

Humphree is providing stabilization sys- Mid Ship Marine. Recent Pilot boat installations include the tems for the new class of PB 40 patrol boats being built by Sabine Pilots, the Savanah Pilots, and the Maryland pilots,

Metal Shark for the U.S. Navy. Also, the new class of LRUSV Humphree interceptor systems are speci? ed on 2 new builds autonomous, unmanned, surface vessels. Recent Ferry instal- at Snow Boatbuilding for Savana Pilots, and Fransico Bar Pi- lations include vessels for Sea Streak and San Francisco Bay. lots, a new build at Gladding Hearn for Galveston Pilots, and

Humphree systems are speci? ed on four new ferry builds at a new build at Breaux Bay Craft for Sabine Pilots. 50 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • June 2022

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