Ferretti Renews Anti Rolling Gyro Agreement Until 2011

The very prestigious Ferretti Group has renewed its agreement with Mitsubishi until 2011 for their one of a kind product known as the Anti Rolling Gyro Mechanism which helps reduce the rolling of the boat by almost 50% making it more stable.

Ferretti is the only Co in the world who has access to this technology and is not available on any other yacht manufacturer in the world. this mechanism has been crated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.



The real upside to the Mitsubishi ARG is simplicity, as this removes hydraulics, plumbing or servo motors from the equation. It also means nothing is protruding from the hull, which decreases drag and eliminates the possibility of damage due to protruding fins (source - yacht forums). it is considered a boon for the often sea sick travelers.

the difference can clearly be observed by just comparing a yacht beside it. but one can truly appreciate its magnificence within the yacht. "The Drink Will Never Fall" thats the most common line used by industry experts while pitching to prospective clients, & from what we have seen ourselves... it really doesn't...

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Anti-Roll Gyro's here for a Rock-Steady Yacht !

In two minds to go on to a Multi-Million dollar Mega-Yacht because it rock-n-rolls too much for your comfort !? We aren't talking about anything to do with loud music, but that swaying, sinking feeling that doesn't leave you whether you are in something as small as a rowing dinghy or as something hot-blooded as a big 'Italian Beauty' of a boat.


ANTI-ROLL GYRO (ARG)...the SOLUTION ! Thanks to the Marine Solutions, Mumbai, we at Team GIIRA were witness to the path-breaking patented technology that keeps your yacht rock-steady in even most of the uncomfortable waters - in none other than the FERRETTI 550 - the only one of its kind in the Mumbai Harbour, also being the second largest yacht in India but the only with ARG.

GYROSCOPE

A gyroscope is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of conservation of angular momentum. The device is a spinning wheel or disk whose axle is free to take any orientation. This orientation changes much less in response to a given external torque than it would without the large angular momentum associated with the gyroscope's high rate of spin. Since external torque is minimized by mounting the device in gimbals, its orientation remains nearly fixed, regardless of any motion of the platform on which it is mounted.


In simple words, a gyroscope is a device that does not move as much as compared to the force that is applied to its original position, and tends to maintain its vertical position. (Defying Newton ?!?)

WHAT IS ARG?

'ARG' or Anti Rolling Gyro, produces a gyroscopic momentum within the vessel that reduces the rolling motion known as "Rolling Angular Velocity"


Ferretti Group Yachts have the exclusive rights to fit the ARG stabilizers on all of their yachts for the entire european market. Competitors cannot offer similar stabilizer systems as they are protected by international patent.

This technology guarantees reliable stabilization, and has already been proven in the field of aerospace (satellite stabilization).

Gyroscopic stabilization provides the highest levels of human comfort aboard :-
1) Effective even at trolling speed or at anchor
2) No outer hull protrusions resulting in a drag-free effect
3) Hands-free automatic system, just switch the power on and off
4) Maintenance free

OUR EXPERIENCE

Once aboard the Ferretti 550 along with the Marine Solutions team of Mrs. Anju Dutta, Gautama Dutta and Lt. Cdr. Manish Bhardwaj, Team GIIRA got a look at the magnificent look at the interiors of the Ferretti 550 - the opulent use of wood and leather...the almost perfect finish quality and the smell - as though it was freshly opened from the shipyard that it was born. Kudos to the owner and maintenance team from Marine Solutions to maintain it so well...splendid !

BUT one thing conspicuously missing was all the sway-ey feeling, that would literally at times keep us off our feet on some yachts. That's when we were informed that 'the ARG is on'. Lt. Cdr. Manish gave us a good look around the yacht and when we had a look at the kitchen, he noted that many yachts have good-sized kitchens, but what's the point if you can't cook in them due to the swinging!

Also, most people feel quite quizzy and claustrophobic in the interiors of their yachts due to the swaying and run out to the deck to get a breather. With ARG, this cramped-ness is almost non-existent.

We hope that in the future, most of the yachts are equipped with this advanced technology. That would really depend if Ferretti would like to share its patent and if the customers would like to pay that additional cost. But for what it has to offer - being as steady in sea as on land - its worth every penny !

Also, in India, with the culture playing a major role in the buying of yachts and boats - ARG would be a much needed piece of technology to put to rest the hesitation of customers who complain about drawbacks of being at sea.


Thank you Marine Solutions !...we were honored to witness this technology in reality, in front of our eyes and under our feet...
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