Sharrow Marine in St. Clair Shores and Australia-based VEEM Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of high-technology marine propulsion and stabilization systems, announced they have confirmed the key benefits of the Sharrow Propeller over conventional propellers. As a result, they can be replicated for inboard vessel applications.
The report comes after months of collaborative design work and testing of the Sharrow by VEEM prototype propeller designs on VEEM’s 64-foot Viking test vessel. Sharrow and VEEM have verified the results of the testing. Among the claims proven, the company says, are improved fuel efficiency, a “significant” reduction in vibration and noise, improved handling, and “excellent” reverse thrust.
Both parties say they now are committed to, and working toward, the manufacture and sale of the Sharrow by VEEM range of propellers for inboard vessels, focusing initially on fulfilling pre-orders to ensure the designs are optimized for each vessel and then testing the propellers once installed to validate the comparative results. This data, the companies say, will be critical for expanding the wide range of applications for inboard vessels globally.
“Reaching this milestone with VEEM marks a pivotal moment in our partnership and underscores the effectiveness of Sharrow’s revolutionary propeller designs,” says Greg Sharrow, founder and CEO of Sharrow Marine and Sharrow Engineering.
“Our collaboration over the last six months has demonstrated the adaptability of our technology and its potential to redefine standards in this new market sector. Together, we’re leveraging our collective expertise to deliver unparalleled performance and efficiency to customers worldwide.”
Mark Miocevich, managing director of VEEM, says: “We are very pleased to have been able to sign off on the testing phase and now be moving forward with manufacturing and selling the new Sharrow by VEEM range of propellers. The rollout of these will initially be carefully managed to ensure we are getting all aspects of the design and manufacture right, which will ensure the ongoing optimization of the design database.
“We expect the design and development process to continue to evolve, continually generating better propellers in shorter time frames which will lead to increased revenue and margins as the product is rolled out.”
The companies say the rollout “signifies a breakthrough in commercial marine propulsion and enables expanded defense opportunities in Australia and the U.S.,” particularly regarding reduced noise and vibration, and operational performance of military vessels. Additionally, both companies recognize the potential of this technology to contribute to global sustainability efforts. The Sharrow by VEEM propellers align with international initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and marine noise pollution, promising a more sustainable future for marine transportation.
For further information, visit sharrowbyveem.com.
