All about the unusual shaped GENOVA EXPRESS

The unusual shaped GENOVA EXPRESS, a container ship owned by Hapag-Lloyd. 

The ship's distinctive feature is a large, dome-shaped wind and wave deflector on the bow. This design, developed by Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME), helps reduce aerodynamic drag, improve fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. It's the first Hapag-Lloyd newbuild to feature this deflector. 

Here's a more detailed explanation: 

GENOVA EXPRESS:

This is Hapag-Lloyd's latest LNG-powered megamax container ship, with a capacity of 23,664 TEU.

Wind and Wave Deflector:

The prominent feature is a large, dome-shaped structure on the bow that deflects wind and waves.

Purpose:

This design is not just for aesthetics; it serves to reduce aerodynamic drag, improve fuel efficiency, and decrease emissions, which are becoming increasingly important due to rising bunker costs and carbon levies, according to 1truck.us.

Innovation:

The GENOVA EXPRESS is the first Hapag-Lloyd newbuild to feature this deflector, indicating a shift towards innovative and environmentally conscious shipbuilding practices, according to 1truck.us.