Evaluation of bow foils on ship delivered power in waves using model tests

Bow foils have the potential to significantly reduce engine load and CO2 emissions of ships operating in waves. This paper presents methodology results an improved free running experiment for evaluation bow foils. The model tests directly measured change ship delivered power waves with without a foil. show that foil reduces regular head by up 50% 12% irregular In addition quantifying comparative contribution due thrust reduced motions waves, wave phasing feathering parameters. presented dataset, analysis experimental procedures, which can be used numerical validation performance predictions range conditions, demonstrates energy saving emissions.