Study of catamaran fishing vessel based on wind energy

Abstract

Amid the Covid19 Pandemic, the world is currently experiencing a difficult time. The impact of the chain due to soaring crude oil prices on world markets has been felt by all levels of society. Responding to this, austerity movements in various sectors are needed in order to create alternative solutions to the dependence of FO to get through difficult times. In the sea transportation sector, the use of fuel for motorized vessels is not only uneconomical but also environmentally unfriendly. The dependence on fossil fuels energy has led to the development of the concept of energy efficient vessels that use alternative energy sources in moving ships. This is anticipated by the re-use of sails in the form of Sailboats (SB) which are applied as fishing vessels. This paper presents a study of the efficient use of wind energy in SB as a boat mover that does not utilize fuel for the development of environmentally friendly fishing vessels. Technical analysis is done through testing the ship model in the Towing Tank then the results are explored by Naval Architect theories. In conclusion, there is a potential savings in fuel consumption by 100% when compared to ships that have only engine-driven.