AiP secured for ULCC wind screen design

摘要

Class society DNV GL has granted an Approval in Principle to Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd. (MOL) for its bow-mounted emissions-reducing windshield design for ultra-large containerships.Developed by the Japanese shipping company and Samsung Heavy Industries, the wind screen streamlines a vessel by lowering wind resistance on its hull.According to MOL, the technology is capable of reducing emissions by an average of 2% thanks to its optimal design for ultra-large containerships. The horseshoe-shaped form encloses the front line of stacked containers to maximise the wind resistance-reducing effect while minimising the weight of the main unit.