Deltamarin and BAR Technologies introduce wind-optimized hull design

Deltamarine and BAR Technologies have joined forces to create a new wind-optimized hull design with rigid sails, called This one. This design integrates a state-of-the-art hull design with Bar Technologies’ WindWings® Technology, resulting in improved overall performance. The key to This one’s success lies in its aerodynamics, achieved through the strategic positioning of four WindWings and the AeroBridge, a deckhouse design with superior aerodynamic properties. The hull has been specifically tailored to operate with significant wind assistance, leading to better fuel efficiency. Simulations suggest that This one could reduce fuel consumption and average daily consumption on a global route.

The collaboration between Deltamarine and BAR Technologies marks a significant advancement in wind-assisted propulsion technology. Deltamarin has previously worked on similar projects, including the design of roll-on/roll-off vessels equipped with Norsepower rotor sails. These sails, a modernized version of the Fletner rotors, have already demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion in reducing fuel consumption. The partnership between Deltamarine and BAR Technologies is a promising development for sustainable shipping technology.

Overall, the new Aframax/LRII design, This one, offers a significant improvement in fuel efficiency through its wind-optimized hull design and rigid sails, which demonstrate the potential of wind-assisted propulsion in reducing fuel consumption in the shipping industry. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and aerodynamics, Deltamarin and BAR Technologies have set a new standard for sustainable shipping design.

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