03 — Stability
Anti-Heeling Systems
During loading and discharge, uneven weight distribution can cause a vessel to list. An anti-heeling system counteracts this by transferring water between dedicated tanks on either side of the ship, helping maintain an upright condition so cargo handling can continue safely.
Overview
During loading and discharge, uneven weight distribution can cause a vessel to list. An anti-heeling system counteracts this by transferring water between dedicated tanks on either side of the ship, helping maintain an upright condition so cargo handling can continue safely.
System Description
An anti-heeling arrangement typically combines heel sensing, a control unit, transfer pumps or valves and the associated tank instrumentation. Vyon Marine approaches each installation as a system-integration task: understanding the vessel's tank arrangement and cargo profile, then engineering the control interfaces between sensing, transfer equipment and the existing ballast system. Exact system architecture is defined per vessel.
Applications
- Container vessels
- Ro-Ro and general cargo vessels
- Heavy-lift and project cargo vessels
- Offshore support vessels
System Configuration
Main Components
- Heel / inclination sensor
- Control unit and operator panel
- Transfer pump or valve arrangement
- Tank level instrumentation
- Interface cabling and junction boxes
Key Features
- Automatic or manual heel correction modes
- Integration with existing ballast pumps and valves
- Tank level monitoring for heeling tanks
- Alarm and status indication at control position
Technical Information
| Control modes | |
|---|---|
| Heel measurement range | |
| Power supply | |
| Interfaces | |
| Enclosure rating |
Technical specifications available on request. Configuration is defined per vessel and application.
Technical details available on request.
Installation & Integration
- Survey of heeling tanks, transfer lines and pump capacity
- Interface definition with ballast, VRCS and alarm systems
- Commissioning and functional testing on board
Downloads
Approved brochures and datasheets will be published here. Documentation is available on request.
Related Services
Marine Automation Service
Troubleshooting, modification and upgrade of shipboard control and monitoring.
Retrofitting & Upgrades
Engineering-led replacement and upgrade of aging, obsolete or damaged marine systems.
Testing & Commissioning
Verification that installed systems perform as designed before hand-over.
Anti-Heeling Systems
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