With the invention of the Becker Flap Rudder, market leadership for high performance rudders was already attained in the 1960s. As the technology leader, Becker is the standard for manoeuvring solutions. Spade rudders, twisted rudders, maintenance-free rudders and rudder bulb solutions have been developed by Becker. One important year was 2009, when the Becker Mewis Duct® was put on the market. The nozzle, which is mounted in front of the ship’s propeller in order to save energy, also developed into a successful product as did the Becker Mewis Duct® Twisted three years later with its special suitability for faster ships and container freighters.