Samsung Heavy Industries announced on the 18th that it has delivered its first large container ship of 15,000 TEU (1 TEU is one 6m container) equipped with the SAVER Wind(C), a self-developed air resistance reduction device.
The SAVER Wind(C) is a large structure installed at the bow that reduces air resistance acting on container boxes and protects cargo from high waves due to rough weather. Eighty percent of the air resistance faced by the container ship is attributed to the container boxes, and high waves from inclement weather can damage the cargo.
The SAVER Wind(C) features an arch-shaped design that effectively disperses airflow in front and on the sides of the vessel, potentially improving fuel efficiency by up to 6%. It does not require support pillars, so there is no interference with the ship's decorative features during installation.
Samsung Heavy Industries has signed contracts to install the SAVER Wind(C) on 41 container ships to date. While it has been additionally installed on existing container ships in 2022, this is the first time it has been applied to newly constructed vessels.
Lee Ho-gi, head of the Green Technology Research Center (senior managing director), noted, "The SAVER Wind(C) is a unique technology of Samsung Heavy Industries aimed at realizing eco-friendly and high-efficiency vessels, and we will strive for the development of eco-friendly products and market expansion."