Orca-Attacken und Hydrovanes
Oft werden wir gefragt, wie es sich mit dem Ruder einer Windsteueranlage verhält, wenn das Schiff von Orcas angegriffen wird. Das Kunststoffruder ist ein Monoblock aus einem Guß, es kann also nicht zerbrechen. Aber die Halterung könnte Schaden nehmen, bzw. der Wal beißt das Ruder einfach ab.
Update on Hydrovane Wind Vanes
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Orca Attacks and Hydrovane Wind Vanes
We are often asked how the rudder of a wind vane behaves when the ship is attacked by orcas—which happens quite often! The Hydrovane rudder is a monobloc made from one piece, so it cannot break. But the bracket could be damaged by an orca attack, or a whale could simply bite off the rudder.