PROPULSION

Changes of course in boxship power

15 years ago

Efficiency optimisation trends in the containership sector, prompting a shift to lower vessel speeds, have fostered new solutions to powering arrangements and hull design based on the use of larger propellers and machinery with slower running speeds, writes David Tinsley.

MAN's S80ME-C9 (illustrated) and S90ME-C8/9 super long-stroke types are finding increasing favour for container vessels by allowing larger propeller diameters to be used

Efficiency optimisation trends in the containership sector, prompting a shift to lower vessel speeds, have fostered new solutions to powering arrangements and hull design based on the use of larger propellers and machinery with slower running speeds, writes David Tinsley.