We are pleased to inform our readers of significant developments with Scillonian IV.

The naval architects, Van Oossanen have been working to optimise the hull form which, combined with its patented Hull Vane®, will provide a total efficiency gain of 17% at 16 knots, with corresponding reduction in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

The Hull Vane® is a wing, mounted at the stern of the vessel that converts water flow over the wing into forward thrust.

These optimisations have the added benefit of further damping the pitch and rolling motion of the vessel, providing increased passenger comfort.