DE-Val 300

The MacTaggart Scott DE‑Val 300 is a hydraulic ram‑type steering gear designed for large tankers and bulk carriers, featuring dual redundant pump units to ensure continuous steerage. The supplied category identifies the equipment as Ram-Type Steering Gear, and it is normally installed in the steering-gear room, bow or stern thruster compartment, or propulsion-control system according to the listed equipment. In that listed role, its primary purpose is to control vessel heading or generate transverse or directional manoeuvring thrust. Ram and rotary-vane steering gears, tunnel thrusters and retractable azimuth units use different actuators and propulsors but all depend on reliable hydraulics or electric drives and feedback control. The model designation identifies the listed configuration, but no additional performance, approval or construction detail is inferred from the model code beyond the information supplied in the source record. The source metadata also states power: 75.0 kW; capacity: 3000 kNm torque. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, capacities, materials and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.