Weight reduction (1)
Reducing weight equals reduced displacement and thereby less propulsion resistance.

Weight saving is primarily of interest for passenger ships and ferries, where a 10% reduction in lightweight may save approximately 5% fuel.

Weight can be saved by:

  • Structural optimization analysis
  • Introduction of higher performance materials
  • Minimize corrosion susceptibility
  • Optimize piping & routing, use of GRP in ballast water systems
  • Weight optimized electrical systems and equipment

(1) Study of a European owned RoRo vessel (year 2005)
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