Axe bow ships

[MEJG]

http://www.stowmasters.com/xbow.htm

could this be the future of ship design?

[WillB a-e]

Re: Axe bow ships

I saw these in MER, I think they are only going to be used on the anchor handling ships in the North Sea, as the design is most efficient with the high frequency waves there. I can't see it catching on elsewhere as it's not the most efficient design in terms of cargo space-which anchor handlers do not have as the top priority.

[minchmermaid]

Re: Axe bow ships

I've seen one of these in Peterhead, it looks like a comedy whale! I think there are a few superyachts in the pipeline with that design and it would be perfect for anything that has forward accommodation such as PSV's and anchor crankers.

[MEJG]

Re: Axe bow ships

hydrodynamics seems to be paving the way...

apparently it's more fuel efficient and stable in bad weather - not a bad thing for crew and companies!

[coldo]

Re: Axe bow ships





Certainly look the part! - imo

[coldo]

Re: Axe bow ships

http://www.bourbon-online.com/media/dos ... ss-Kit.pdf

http://www.ulsteingroup.com/kunder/ulst ... design.itm

Bit of light reading if anyone is interested!