FY-01
Flettner rotor superyacht
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Low carbon emission free superyacht – a new green Icon
The low carbon-emission superyacht concept FY.01 is a Flettner Rotor powered catamaran superyacht which showcases the benefits of this forgotten innovation. The outcome is a superyacht with incomparable open deck experiences and an iconic profile which is a strong and powerful statement showcasing the incorporation of sustainable technology into a superyacht design.
WE ALL CAN DO BETTER!
No longer can any sector world-wide ignore the problem of climate change and its consequences: Every branch of industry is trying to find new ways to reduce CO2 emissions in manufacturing and operations and to proactively combat the negative impacts of burning fossil fuels. Consequently, there must be positive progress in yacht building as well. The existing inventiveness coupled with the outstanding engineering potential, provide an ideal foundation to get the entire ship building industry moving faster in the direction of zero emissions. 3deluxe’s new yacht design study illustrates the potentials of the Flettner rotor as another powerful element down the path to achieving the goal of zero emissions.
REVIVING FLETTNER’S FORGOTTEN POTENTIALS: HIGHLY EFFICIENT WIND-POWER DRIVES AS A CLEAN SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
Developed already about 100 years ago the Flettner Rotors use rotating vertical pipes to transform wind energy into a highly efficient transversal force. Very much like a top spin in tennis or a curve ball in baseball change direction due to their rotation. Responsible for this effect is the so-called Magnus force. Over the recent years this forgotten technology is having a powerful revival due to the availability of new technologies and materials. Currently predominantly on utility vessels companies are starting to substantially increase fuel efficiency on large scale commercial vessels by adding Flettner Rotors.
Silently powered by electricity generated by the white solar panels on the roof surfaces of the yacht, the biggest potential is in the incredible efficiency of this system. Depending on the wind conditions, the force generated by the rotor supersedes a sail of equivalent size. The lightweight, up to 40m high cylinders are constructed by sustainable NFC Natural Fibre Composite.
In combination with state of the art steering and navigation systems, this allows to reduce the energy consumption and the CO2 emissions of this cruising superyacht by up to 40%. The electric hybrid drives installed in the catamaran bodies of the FY.01 can therefore be optimized in their efficiency. The capacity of the high efficiency batteries will also provide the needed energy over a longer period of time.
| Year | 2023 |
| Status | Concept study |
| Image credits | 3deluxe |
»The significant profile of FY.01 can become clearly visible statement not only for the focus on sustainability and innovation by the future owner but also for an industry on the forefront changing the mindset towards a sustainable hedonistic future.«
BJÖRN ASMUSSEN – OCEAN DIRECTOR AT 3DELUXE
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