How Moonpools Affect Ship Performance

Casual Navigation Short 3 days ago

Description

At the wrong speed, flow across a moonpool creates vortices that repeatedly feed energy into the water. That energy comes directly from the ship’s engines.

An open moonpool can add as much as 50% more drag, costing fuel, speed, and structural comfort.

#ShipDrag #Vortices #Hydrodynamics #MarineEngineering #CasualNavigation