Abstract: The invention relates to a device for damping a vessel's motion using a lifting effect, comprising at least one first stabilisation element that extends from the vessel's hull, below the water line, on a side of the vessel, which at least one stabilisation element is configured as a wing, sensor means for sensing the vessel's motion and delivering control signals on the basis thereof, as well as moving means for moving the at least one wing-shaped stabilisation element relative to the hull.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for actively damping a ship's motion, comprising at least one first rotatable stabilization element extending from the ship's hull, below the water line, on a side of the ship, sensor means for sensing the ship's motion and delivering control signals on the basis thereof to driving means for rotatably driving the stabilization element for the purpose of damping the ship's motion being sensed, as well as moving means for moving the stabilization element relative to the ship. According to the invention, the active stabilization system is to that end characterized in that the moving means are configured to impart a precession motion to the at least one rotatable stabilization element in dependence on the ship's sailing speed and the control signals being delivered by the sensor means. Imparting a precession movement to the rotating stabilization elements obviates the need to constantly change the direction of the mass of the stabilization elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for actively damping a ship's motion while the ship is sailing including driving at least one first rotatable damping element that extends from the ship's hull, below the water line, on a side of the ship. According to the invention, the method is characterized by the steps of: i) sensing the ship's motion and sailing speed, ii) generating and delivering control signals on the basis of step i), iii) rotatably driving the stabilization elements on the basis of step ii), iv) determining, on the basis of step i), the current frictional resistance experienced by the stabilization elements at the sensed motion and sailing speed of the ship, v) setting the stabilization element at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the ship on the basis of the determined current frictional resistance and a desired minimum frictional resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active roll stabilization system for ships, including at least one stabilization element extending below the water line, which is mounted on a rotary shaft that extends through the ship's hull, a sensor for sensing the ship's movements and delivering control signals on the basis thereof to rotation member for rotating the rotary shaft for the purpose of damping the ship's movements that are being sensed through the stabilization element. The object of the invention is to provide an active roll stabilization system for ships that can be used both with ships which are underway and with ships that are at anchor. According to the invention, the active roll stabilization system is to that end wherein the stabilization element is provided with a sub-element that is movable with respect to the stabilization element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active roll stabilisation system for ships, comprising at least one rotatable stabilisation element extending below the water line, sensor means for sensing the ship's movements and delivering control signals on the basis thereof to driving means for rotating the stabilisation element for the purpose of damping the ship's movements that are being sensed. The object of the invention is to provide an active roll stabilisation system for ships that can be used both while the ship is sailing and while the ship is at anchor. According to the invention, the active roll stabilisation system is to that end characterized in that the system furthermore comprises displacement means for moving the stabilisation element with respect to the ship.