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Anti-heeling pumps for vessel stability
Anti-heeling pumps are used to maintain vessel stability during loading operations, passenger movement, and crane activity.
Efficient anti-heeling pump technology
Modern vessels demand equipment that delivers higher energy efficiency, compact installation and low cost of ownership. Our newly developed QTe anti-heeling pump meets these demands with optimised hydraulic design, reduced mechanical complexity and a compact footprint that simplifies installation and service.
By following IRON Pump’s long-standing design philosophy of keeping shafts in parallel, the pump contains a minimum of mechanical parts and almost no specialised components except the impellers and shaft. The result is a long-lasting, service-friendly pump that maintains consistent performance under demanding operating conditions.
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Application and operating conditions
Anti-heeling systems are essential for maintaining vessel stability during cargo handling, passenger movements and crane lifts. A reliable anti-heeling pump ensures fast water transfer between tanks to keep the ship level, minimise downtime and support safe and efficient operations.
Our anti-heeling solutions integrate easily in both newbuilds and retrofits, even in tight installation spaces. With a focus on durability, low maintenance and long operational lifetime, IRON Pump ensures dependable stability support for a wide range of vessel types.
With decades of experience in marine pumping technology, IRON Pump delivers solutions that meet today’s requirements for efficiency, footprint and total cost of ownership. Choosing the right anti-heeling system not only improves safety but also protects your schedule and bottom line.
Related pump applications
Anti-heeling systems are part of a broader range of onboard pump applications supporting vessel stability and safety:
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Frequently asked questions
Heeling is the sideways tilting of a vessel caused by cargo loading, passenger movements, wind pressure or crane operations. Anti-heeling systems help counteract this movement to keep the vessel stable and safe.
An anti-heeling pump transfers water quickly between ballast tanks to correct a vessel’s heeling angle. It is a central component in the anti-heeling system, ensuring fast and reliable stabilisation during operations.
The technically correct term is anti-heeling pump, as it supports the anti-heeling system. In the marine industry, the term heeling pump is sometimes used, but it describes the same type of pump.
A heeling tank is part of the anti-heeling system and is used to transfer water from one side of the vessel to the other. Anti-heeling pumps move the water between tanks to balance the vessel during operations.
Anti-heeling pumps are used on cruisers, ferries, container vessels, cargo ships and vessels with cranes. They maintain vessel stability during loading, unloading and other operations where weight shifts occur.
Yes. Anti-heeling pumps from IRON Pump are designed for compact installation and can be integrated in both newbuilds and retrofit projects, even where space is limited.
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