Designers Deltamarin and BAR Technologies have jointly developed a ship hull design concept, optimised for wind-assisted propulsion.
The partnership is said to highlight Deltamarin and BAR Technologies’ ongoing dedication to decarbonisation and forward-thinking innovation.
The latest Aframax/LRII design, named Aquilo, is considered a significant leap forward in overall performance by integrating the latestt hull design thinking with BAR Tech’s WindWings technology. Recognising new low-carbon potential in both existing ships and new builds, the collaboration has focused on rethinking the concept design while optimising hull and propulsion for substantial wind assistance.
The design ensures aerodynamic optimisation through the positioning of the four WindWings and a novel aerodynamically superior deck house design known as AeroBridge. The hull’s main dimensions and characteristics have been optimised for operation with significant wind assistance. These advancements collectively contribute to an improvement in fuel efficiency, with daily savings calculated at around 26.8t at 14.5 knots and around 12.6t at 12 knots in an average global route. The partnership believed this positions the Aquilo concept as the new benchmark in sustainable ship design.
Image: Deltamarin and BAR Technologies’ ‘Aquilo’ wind-optimized hull and superstructure (source: Deltamarin)
