Following the establishment of the "slow steaming" the Group’s vessels sail well below the speeds for which they have been designed.
The replacement of the bulb by a thinner one, allows vessels to be optimized for their new operating speed without reducing their maximum speed. This operation is done during the technical downtime of the ship.
The expected gains of consumption can range from 5 to 10% on average depending on the operational profile of the vessel. CO2 emissions are reduce in the same proportions.