INTRODUCTION OF NEW SHAPED SHIP HULL “Y-HULL”

Abstract

Y-HULL is the hybrid of Mono-hull and Catamaran which generates reduced wave by the hull and results in low resistance while moving forward, compared to Mono-hull & Catamaran ships. Ship hulls generate significant waves on the river ways which create heavy pitching & rolling motion for small country boats which are used for crossing of rivers by people living in rural parts of third world countries. The invention of Y-HULL also reduces river bank erosion because of its unique shape combining Mono-hull and Catamaran. This hull experiences less resistance which increases efficiency and reduces fuel cost. This combined hull shape is called Y-HULL as the hull buttock-line has a shape of English letter Y at the centre keel position. This Y-Hull ship will significantly reduce accidents of small country boats caused by heavy waves induced by ship’s hull. Y-Hull is patented from Intellectual Property Rights Office of Singapore (IPOS).