The ‘Aero-Citadel’ is a superstructure with a streamlined shape which combines the ship’s accommodation, engine room, and funnel casing.
The Japanese shipbuilder claims that wind tunnel tests showed a 25-30% reduction in wind pressure during navigation.
“In case of capesize bulk carrier, it will enable a decrease of about 2% in fuel consumption at nor mal out,” Imabari said.
New marine use LED lighting is also introduced to the accommodation and engine room, which cuts power consumption used for lighting by about 50%.
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