Sustainability researcher talks in our booth at Metstrade
Can tomorrow’s high-speed boats become more energy-efficient while reducing their environmental impact? This is one of the questions Abbas Dashtimanesh, a researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, is trying to answer. At Metstrade in Amsterdam, he will join us at the ROCA Industry stand to share insights from his research.
Millions of recreational boats operate in the seas every year. Although each individual boat is relatively small, their combined environmental impact can be significant. Emissions, noise and energy consumption affect coastal waters and archipelagos, where marine ecosystems are particularly sensitive.
This is one of the starting points for Abbas Dashtimanesh's research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, where he investigates how smarter hull designs can make smaller high-speed boats more efficient and sustainable.
"Small high-speed boats should not be overlooked simply because each individual vessel is small", says Abbas, who is an associate professor in the field of aerospace, moveability and naval architecture.
Less resistance means lower energy consumption
A central part of Abbas's research focuses on stepped hulls, where the hull's design can help reduce hydrodynamic resistance.
By optimising a hull's hydrodynamic, boats can achieve the same performance with less energy. This, in turn, can lead to reduced emissions.
Abbas' aim is to develop knowledge and tools that can be applied to the design of future boats:
"The goal is not simply to make boats faster, but to make them consume less energy, produce fewer emissions, operate more safely in coastal waters and contribute to a more sustainable boating culture."
By optimising a hull's hydrodynamic, boats can achieve the same performance with less energy. This, in turn, can lead to reduced emissions.
Abbas' aim is to develop knowledge and tools that can be applied to the design of future boats:
"The goal is not simply to make boats faster, but to make them consume less energy, produce fewer emissions, operate more safely in coastal waters and contribute to a more sustainable boating culture."
Research with practical relevance for the marine industry
The findings could have implications for many parts of the marine industry. For naval architects, designers and boatbuilders, Abbas's research offers new perspectives on how hull design affects both performance and environmental impact.
- How can energy consumption be reduced without compromising a boat's functionality?
- What opportunities do new design methods offer?
- How can advanced research be translated into practical solutions for future vessels?
These questions make his research particularly relevant to Metstrade's professional audience. His presentation will offer all visitors an opportunity to explore current research, gain fresh ideas for product development and better understand how hydrodynamic design can contribute to a more sustainable marine industry.
Looking forward to connecting with boatbuilders and designers
For Abbas, participating in Metstrade is not just about presenting his research. He is also keen to meet professionals involved in developing and designing the boats of tomorrow.
"I hope to connect with boatbuilders and designers who are interested in how our research can be applied in practice. It would be extremely valuable to exchange experiences."
Golden opportunities arise when research and industry come together. For visitors to our stand, this presents an opportunity to gain new perspectives on the future of boat design.
"I hope to connect with boatbuilders and designers who are interested in how our research can be applied in practice. It would be extremely valuable to exchange experiences."
Golden opportunities arise when research and industry come together. For visitors to our stand, this presents an opportunity to gain new perspectives on the future of boat design.
Meet Abbas Dashtimanesh at Our Stand at Metstrade!
We are pleased to welcome Abbas Dashtimanesh to the ROCA Industry stand 01.773 at Metstrade in Amsterdam.
- Tuesday, November 17 at 14:00: Rethinking hull design for a more sustainable marine industry
Join us to hear about Abba's research about smarter hull design, energy efficiency and the development of more sustainable high-speed boats.
Welcome to stand 01.773! Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on boat design.
Picture: Jelina Khoo, KTH
Welcome to stand 01.773! Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on boat design.
Picture: Jelina Khoo, KTH
