DMC presents completely redesigned Optima nozzle at Europort 2023

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Rudder and steering systems specialist DMC launched the new and improved Optima nozzle at Europort 2023 in Rotterdam last Thursday. The original Optima was introduced in 1998 and quickly developed into the standard nozzle in various markets. It is one of the best-running nozzles for pushers and tugs, icebreakers, dredgers, coasters, fishing vessels and workboats. In inland navigation, it is even the best-selling nozzle of all time. Thousands of vessels sail with this ‘thrust enhancer’. After 25 years, and a year of research using state-of-the-art technology, DMC has now come up with an improved design and has started production.

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