This paper presents extensive experimental and numerical CFD studies focusing on the optimisation of the hull form and propulsion of a novel, battery-driven, fast shortsea catamaran. Numerical results of the achieved speed-power performance and of the very high propulsive efficiency of close to 80% were verified by model experiments at the Hamburgische Schiffbau Versuchsanstalt (HSVA), proving the feasibility of the concept.

Authors: Yan Xing-Kaeding, Apostolos Papanikolaou, Aphrodite Kanellopoulou, George Dafermos and George Zaraphonitis 

The paper describes the implementation of state-of-the-art “Industry 4.0” methods and tools, a holistic ship design optimization andmodular production methods, as well as advanced battery technologies to enable a fully electrical, fast zero-emission waterborneurban transport. The design of a fast catamaran passenger ferry demonstrator planned for operation as a waterborne shuttle in theStavanger/Norway area and of a replicator for operation at Thames River/London are elaborated, including infrastructural issues fortheir operation.

Authors: Evangelos Boulougouris, Apostolos Papanikolaou, Mikal Dahle, Edmund Tolo, Yan Xing-Kaeding, Christoph Jürgenhake, Tobias Seidenberg, Carolina Sachs, Craig Brown, and Frode Jenset

This paper presents an approach for identifying reusable and standardized modules in shipbuilding for high-speed vessels using Model-Based Systems Engineering methods. The goal of the approach is to create a multi-domain system model that enables developers to identify use-case spanning standard modules and interfaces.

Authors: Stefan Pfeifer, Tobias Seidenberg, Cristoph Jürgenhake, Harald Anacker, Roman Dumitrescu. Fraunhofer IEM.

Towards a modular product architecture for electric ferries using Model-Based Systems Engineering

The below poster presentation was published at the ITS European Congress on 9-10 November 2020.

Authors: Apostolos D. Papanikolaou, National Technical University of Athens/Hamburg Ship Model Basin HSVA; Mikal Dahle; Kolumbus; Marie Launes, NCE Maritime CleanTech, Evangelos Boulougouris, University of Strathclyde, Alexandros Priftis, University of Strathclyde; Edmund Tolo, Fjellstrand; Yan Xing-Kaeding, Hamburg Ship Model Basin HSVA, Christoph Jürgenhake, Graunhofer IEM.

Design and construction of the world’s first zero-emission & battery driven catamaran fast ferry.

The below paper was published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering on 19 November 2020.

Author: Apostolos D. Papanikolaou, National Technical University of Athens/Hamburg Ship Model Basin HSVA

Review of the Design and Technology Challenges of Zero-Emission, Battery-Driven Fast Marine Vehicles

The below article on numerical and experimental optimization on a fast, zero emission catamaran was published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 26th of august, 2020.

Authors:
Apostolos Papanikolaou, Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt.
Yan Xing-Kaeding, Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt.
Johannes Strobel, Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt.
Aphrodite Kanellopoulou, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.
George Zaraphonitis, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens.
Edmund Tolo, Fjellstrand AS.

Numerical and Experimental Optimization Study on a Fast, Zero Emission Catamaran

The below paper on the on the hydrodynamic optimisation of the Stavanger Demnstrator vessel was published pubished in the German Journal SCHIFF & HAFEN-Ship & Offshore, Special Issue Green Tech 2020.

Authors: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Apostolos Papanikolaou, HSVA – Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt GmbH; Dr.-Ing. Yan Xing-Kaeding, HSVA – Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt GmbH

Hydrodynamic optimisation of a zero-emission fast catamaran