When mooring the superyacht, the captain cannot always oversee the situation from the bridge which can result in dangerous situations. Bridge wing control stations offer that extra visibility and overview of the situation to create maximum safety when docking.
The return on investment of using a wing control station can be significant. Preventing one accident during the lifetime of the superyacht will generally cover the cost of the wing control station.
When berthing the superyacht on the quay, between other yachts or guiding it through narrow channels the captain cannot always oversee the situation from the bridge, which can result in dangerous situations. Furthermore, when the captain is on the bridge and the crew is on deck checking that the yacht is not about to collide, communication between the crew and the captain is limited.
A wing control station is the ideal equipment during these situations, providing the captain with a better overview and direct communication with the crew. By standing on deck behind the wing control station, the captain can see exactly how close the yacht is to the surroundings and can create maximum safety.
Cramm uses a 3D model to design and engineer your wing station down to the smallest details. This ensures that the design of the wing control station is a perfect match for the yacht and bulwark. Our wing stations are concealed beautifully in the bulwark of the yacht, making the equipment almost invisible when walking around the vessel. Cramm bridge wing control stations can be delivered with certification from any required Notified Body.
Telescopic bridge wing control stations offer the option to extend the station out of the bulwark to provide a better overview when berthing the ship. The station’s range can be fully customised. The telescopic sections and components will be designed to fit seamlessly into the bulwark. As well as creating a seamless design, the control panels can also be concealed and locked, creating a clean and luxurious look.
A folding bridge wing control station can be concealed and locked into the bulwark of the yacht so that the wing station is out of sight, ensuring a sleek look on deck and preventing unwanted use. All bridge wing consoles can be supplied with a lockable cover for when the wing control station is not in use.
Working with Cramm over the last 3 years has been a pleasure. Cramm equipment is built to a very high standard, and unlike some bespoke equipment found on yachts, has proven to be very reliable. The installation of Cramm equipment has been carried out by experienced technicians with maintenance in mind for access to serviceable components.
Cramms service engineers are extremely knowledgeable of their systems, routine service visits incorporate thorougher inspections of equipment, often detecting potential problems before they occur. Cramms service engineers are always very careful with keeping clean and not making a mess. Working areas are always very well protected before work commences, and left as found. I would definitely recommend Cramm for hydraulic equipment as one of the leading company’s in the industry.
For me it is a big advantage that our companies are relatively close to each other. This makes the verbal communication much more efficient. Short lines often work better. So also the follow up of appointments and agreements work well is my experience. What I also notice about Cramm is that in principle everything is negotiable in a good way, as well the somehow bigger challenges. Cramm is a beautiful Dutch company to work together with.
I would like to take the time to thank you for the recent visit from a Cramm engineer. It was great to get him back onboard after 16 years to see how the system is now functioning. We found him to be extremely helpful and carried out the assessment with great care and was very thorough.
With the system still functioning well after 16 years of hard service we are certainly going to stick with you, for our up and coming major refit next year, you certainly have our trust! With your revolutionary designs, great service, great build quality and dedicated professional engineers, I would be happy to recommend your services to anyone looking for a first class service.
Over the past years Cramm has done several projects on board M/Y BLADE. No matter how big or small, each project was completed to a high standard. Cramm’s service has always been transparent, friendly, efficient and neat. Their knowledgeable engineers are always willing to go the extra mile and their aftercare never disappoints. All in all we’re extremely happy with the service Cramm has provided us with over the years and we’ll continue to use them.