Providing an economical way of improving the manoeuvring capabilities of most vessels. The classical rudder utilizes full rudder area for manoeuvring.
The Classic rudder series, with no rudder angle limitation and optimised profile designs, provides an economical way of improving the manoeuvring capabilities for most vessels. This range of rudders is built as full spade rudders, with three different standard profiles, bulbous, medium, and slim. There is also no rudder angle limitation, to ensure optimal manoeuvrability.
Now, in 2025, a new era begins. With Norvestor’s acquisition of Kongsberg Maritime’ssteering gear and rudder business, Neuver Maritime emerges—not as a “newcompany”, but as a continuation of everything that has made these solutions trusted byshipowners worldwide.
Classic Bulbous – For Lower Speeds
A bulbous profile and large vane end plates improve low speed manoeuvrability and ensure maximum lift force and high stalling angles. It shares the same profile as the FB flap rudder.
Classic Medium – For Medium Speed
A medium profile optimized to provide good maneuverability combined with propulsive efficiency, with a tapered or rectangular blade. It shares the same profile as the FM flap rudder.
Classic Slim – For Higher Speed
A slim profile increases overall propulsive efficiency and reduces cavitation risk. The blade is tapered with rounded corners. It has the same profile as the FS flap rudder.
For transit speeds, the directional stability of the vessel must be considered. We have developed and use advanced computer programs to simulate different manoeuvres such as the IMO criteria (zig-zag test), making it possible to evaluate different rudder sizes and types in order to optimise the rudder design for each vessel.
Three different support principles:
Neuver Maritime AS
Aarsundvegen 24
6270 Brattvåg
