Van der Velden Marine Systems'solution for inland shipping

摘要

An innovative new retractable tunnel specially developed for inland vessels has been introduced by Van der Velden Marine Systems' Inland WaterWays division. The Van der Velden* Flex Tunnel was developed in close cooperation with the renowned German research institute DST (Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems). The product offers major benefits to ship owners and operators in terms of speed, loading capacity, manoeuvrability and reduced fuel consumption, which can lead up to an overall propulsion efficiency of 10%.