Developed in collaboration between STM and Robotek Otomasyon Teknolojileri LTD., Türkiye’s first indigenous and national Fin Stabilizing System has received its product certification from Türk Loydu.

STM Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş., Türkiye’s leading company in naval platforms, continues to make critical strides in indigenization in the naval field.

Collaborating with its robust ecosystem in the national shipbuilding industry, STM localized the Fin Stabilizing System, which was previously procured from abroad, in partnership with Robotek. The system enables surface warships to perform combat missions safely under adverse environmental conditions by damping forces caused by external factors such as wind, waves, currents, and storms. This marks the first time such a system has been developed using indigenous and national resources in Türkiye.

Türkiye’s first indigenous Fin Stabilizing System has been certified by Türk Loydu. Consequently, the system can now be used on ships certified by all classification societies that are members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), including Türk Loydu.

Having completed its design and production phases, the Fin Stabilizing System has been integrated into two corvettes as part of an export project led by STM. This is the first time an export project has utilized a Fin Stabilizing System developed by a local company using national resources. Additionally, plans are underway to integrate the system into Türkiye’s national frigate project, including the MILGEM 6, 7, and 8 ships.

Ships will have better performance in rough seas

The national Fin Stabilizing System has been developed to provide resistance to excessive rolling of ships in both directions, allowing the ships to operate safely in rough seas. The system also increases both the safety of personnel and the operational efficiency of platforms and minimises the movements that occur due to challenging sea conditions or sudden manoeuvres that the ship will encounter in cruising and combat situations. The Fin Stabilizing System provides support for helicopter operations as well as weapon stabilisation during firing and for supply, material, and personnel transfer at sea. Its design is resistant to challenging sea conditions and has automatic and adaptive operating features.