by Dr Batuhan Aktas, CEO of EcoMarine Innovations, Futureproof Ship Design Group at the University of Strathclyde

One area of ship operations that has attracted much attention in recent years due to the possibilities it represents for emission reduction is that of cavitation.

During ship operations, cavitation occurs because of vortices that build up and cause bubbles to collapse under the ship's propeller.

The results of this process include increased noise, vibration and energy usage. The latter is of particular concern for vessels looking to streamline their energy profile.

There is a hydrodynamic solution that delivers multiple benefits for shipowners facing increasingly tough regulatory requirements and rising operational costs.

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