Optimised Hull and Propeller of Norwegian Ferry

The ferry Julsund went into service last year as the first to benefit from Voith Turbo Marines optimisation programme.

Double ended ferries have been an important market segment for Voith Turbo Marine for decades. Worldwide, a total of 372 of such ferries with Voith Schneider Propellers are in operation. Thanks to intensive research, Voith Turbo has now succeeded in optimising the outline of these ferries.

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