Fuel savings with an improved hull form

摘要

Fuel costs take an increasing share of operational costs of ferries and cruise ships - even more so today in an era of high prices. It is therefore extremely important to ensure the best possible performance for a hull form, for all prevailing service conditions. In the past, Deltamarin, of Finland, has developed modern hull forms with high-performance characteristics in heavy seas, shallow water, narrow channels, restricted harbours, and other service requirements. Recent successful applications in ferries and cruise ships include wave-piercing stems, bulbous bows, and trim wedges incorporated into a ducktail. However, this consultancy's most recent invention is the Interceptor configuration.