The French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique has chosen Brunvoll to equip the next largest sailboats in the world : the Orient Express Silenseas . This initial contract covers two vessels, with an option for two additional vessels in the future.
The propulsion system of the largest sailboats in the world
The Brunvoll company is in charge of implementing a propulsion system with a twin-screw configuration . This system is characterized by adjustable pitch propellers of 3.9 meters in diameter, specially designed to minimize resistance during navigation as they are fully feathered.
These propellers will operate through a direct electric drive system. Additionally, Brunvoll will provide its Thrust-OD Box, which acts as an extra thrust and is equipped with a hydraulic system to drive the controllable pitch propellers.
It is also known that Orient Express is recognized for its iconic luxury train trips, the company that owns the cruises, is seeking to dominate the seas with its Silenseas project and the implementation of efficient systems.
A new system to improve the journey on the high seas. Source: Brunvoll.
The planned cruising sailboats will have a length of 220 meters and will have three masts that exceed 100 meters in height, each with a sailing area of 1,500 m². In total, the ships will offer 54 cabins, with an average of 70 m² each.
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Source and photo: Brunvoll
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