Oshima and DNV GL have agreed to work together in developing updated bulk carrier designs. This initiative follows the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal to cut greenhouse gases.
During the Nor-Shipping tradeshow in Oslo, the Oshima Ultramax 2030 design was unveiled. The design will lower the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) by 50%.
The joint effort is expected to go through 2030 and will evolve to meet the IMO goal for zero emissions.
DNV GL’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Trond Hodne, commented “To help the industry meet the ambitious GHG reduction targets set by the IMO, the industry needs to come together to advance ship design, taking advantage of both existing and new technologies.”
The Oshima Ultramax 2030 was designed with Wärtsilä and cuts EEDI in half by utilizing LNG, an enhanced hull shape and a sail to aid in propulsion. Further, the design uses solar power while at port.
