Reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 50%
Two full scale sister vessels
The starboard vessel, seen in the direction of travel, has FlowBow and FlowStern technology.
Port vessel has conventional bow and stern.
Acheived approx. 35% resistance reduction at 8 knots and improved seakeeping qualities.
Full scale barge
Barge with FlowBow and FlowStern. Length: 8 meters, width: 5 meters, speed: 7,5 kn, Fn: 0,44
Significant resistance redution, but no relevant vessel / barge for comparison.