Active Fin Stabilizers

Active fin stabilizers aim to reduce the rolling of a vessel in rough seas. This helps to provide greater stability and safety while reducing the negative impact on speed and fuel performance in adverse conditions. The fins are normally located near amidships on both sides (port and starboard) of the ship. They can be both retractable and non-retractable. Active fin stabilizers have long been a feature of passenger ships, such as cruise liners, however they are becoming increasingly popular on commercial cargo and container ships.