In recent years, sustainability in yachting and the migration towards “green” solutions has become the new normal, with minimal tolerance for inefficiencies or waste. At Quantum, we not only understand the importance of cleaner solutions for our oceans, but also for the entire planet. Our latest innovations reflect this commitment, offering systems that are incredibly more efficient as well as have the ability to recapture and store energy for future use.
From shipyards to suppliers to yacht owners, the industry is united in acknowledging its environmental impact and working towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. From renewable energy to reducing fuel consumption with solar panels and hybrid propulsion solutions, scaling down the negative environmental impact is critical to the future of yachting. Virtually, every major shipyard and a majority of the marine suppliers have made some commitment to moving the sustainability needle forward, driven to protect the world’s oceans for future generations.
With innovation woven into our culture, Quantum has been pushing the boundaries of marine engineering for decades. It is only natural that our team continues to advance with sustainable solutions.
As stabilizers are typically one of the biggest consumers of energy on board a yacht, our engineers have been exploring new solutions, focused on reduced power consumption, while maintaining full performance. The result is two next-generation products, the patented F45 and patent-pending e-FIN.
The F45 represents a big step forward in powering stabilizers, especially in terms of emission reduction. The system features energy recovery and energy storage capabilities and can be combined with any Quantum fin or rotor, delivering impressive energy savings at zero speed™ and underway.
60-80% less power consumption
The F45 uses power as needed, when needed, compared to a traditional hydraulic system that must remain running at 40% capacity, even at idle. Results show the overall fuel required is reduced by 60% at zero speed™ and 80% in underway, representing significant operational savings.
M.E.S.S. – Mass Energy Storage System
M.E.S.S. is an effective innovation to manage the inevitable spikes that occur when running a stabilizer system. It extends the life of the generator, results is significant energy savings and extends the maintenance schedule.
F45 Market Implementation
The F45 was launched in spring 2024 and has been successfully installed on a 47m Feadship refit. The owner states, “I am thrilled with the F45 and have a lot of confidence in the Quantum brand. As a yacht owner, I feel a responsibility to support new technologies, especially as it relates to clean energy alternatives.”
The system is available on vessels over 50m and can easily be retrofitted, offering owners a more responsible solution to powering stabilizers.
The e-FIN is Quantum’s first-ever, fully electric system and unique to any other electric stabilizers on the market. A team of 15 in-house engineers—including naval architects, hydrodynamics specialists, control engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers—has collaborated to develop this game-changing technology that redefines yacht stabilization. The e-FIN is perfect for vessels in the 40-65m range, offering 60-80% energy savings over a traditional system, compact and quiet as well.
Sustainable energy storage system
The e-FIN is considerably more efficient due to its use of capacitors for power storage. Stabilizers generate large power fluctuations, particularly at zero speed™ where the fins are moving faster and more frequently to keep the vessel stable. This causes cyclical loading to the ship’s grid. One of the key features of the e-FIN is that is can be charged when the fin movement is low and can discharge energy to the drive motor when fin movement increases. Furthermore, in underway mode, the fins can recapture energy that can be stored for future use, offering true circular energy efficiency.
Minimal heat dissipation
The e-FIN doesn’t require any cooling at all due to the efficiency of the system’s design.
