Wynn Marine has won the contract to supply the window wiper systems for three offshore patrol vessels (FOPV) currently under construction at Vosper Thornycroft, UK.
The contract is to supply 13 Type C Straight Line Wipers to each vessel, which will be operated by the Wynn Series 2000 Controller.
The Type C offers the most advanced design of linear action window wiping systems available and is one of the most popular systems in the world for providing clear viewing areas for commercial, naval and fishing vessels.
Construction of the first of the three River Class FOPV's commenced at Vosper Thornycroft's Woolston shipyard in May 2001 and the first vessel will enter service with the Royal Navy in November 2002. The new vessels will replace the five existing Island class vessels currently used for Fishery Protection duties and will fulfil a wide variety of offshore policing, patrol and military support roles.
The Type C wiper system can efficiently clear up to 80% of the window, even in the worst weather conditions. In temperatures as low as -30°C, or extreme tropical conditions, the Type C can be relied upon to give unfailing service. The Series 2000 is a versatile and heavy-duty controller built for reliability and ease of use.
