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Retractable stabilisers

The range of Brown Brothers™ retractable/folding fin stabilisers continue to evolve, and are fitted to many of the world's prestigious ships. The fin is of one-piece construction with a 'fishtail' high-lift profile for outstanding reliability and performance. When not in use the fins retract into small recesses in the hull, flush with the vessels side.


Aquarius and Neptune retractable stabilisers

Features and benefits

  • One-piece, high lift fin for reliability and performance, with minimum drag
  • Fins retract when not required improving vessel safety when manoeuvring
  • Small hull aperture
  • Compact installation, complete with fin box
  • Load sensing hydraulics
Read more about systems and solutions » Read more about our service and support options »

The Brown Brothers Neptune is specifically designed for larger ships and has many innovative features that reduce ownership costs, including a tilt ram that facilitates cylinder and seal maintenance without drydocking. The Aquarius® range is specially configured for smaller vessels.





pdf icon Rolls-Royce Aquarius folding fin stabiliser fact sheet 88kb

pdf icon Neptune folding fin stabiliser fact sheet 79kb

pdf icon Fin profile for Neptune and Aquarius folding fin stabilisers fact sheet 297kb

pdf icon Steering and stabilisation brochure 712kb



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