“GREEN” Bodrum Gulet
NAVIXUS MARINE
This project is developed to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. We aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% through a hybrid propulsion system and solar panels. Additionally, we will decrease NOX emissions by 70% with new engine technologies. With this innovative and eco-friendly Bodrum Gulet, we aim to increase our competitiveness in yacht exports.
“Green” Bodrum Gulet (NVX-01)
• Numerically analyzing the flow around Bodrum Gulet forms, reducing the total resistance
by at least 15% as a result of form optimization studies based on the determination of
energy losses,
• Reducing CO2 emissions by at least 25% compared to existing gulets by using a hybrid
propulsion system integrated with solar panels and underwater turbines in Bodrum
Gulets,
• Ensuring at least a 70% reduction in NOX emissions with the new generation main engine
integrated with the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system,
• Raising awareness of energy efficiency and sustainability in yachts in the yacht
construction and management sectors in the Southern Aegean region
• It is aimed to increase export potential, competitiveness and market share in sailing yacht
exports with the new generation Bodrum Gulet, which is more energy efficient, more
environmentally friendly, more innovative and has increased technology level.
Numerical and Analytical Investigation of Energy Efficiency in Bodrum Gulets with Single and Twin-Screw Propeller
(TUBITAK/ARDEB)
The main objectives and targets of the project are as follows:
• Numerically analyzing the flow around Bodrum Gulet forms and identifying energy
losses,
• Obtaining resistance values and resistance components of Bodrum Gulets under different
loading conditions,
• Obtaining nominal wake in single and twin-propeller planes and numerically comparing
propeller configurations,
• Calculating power requirements and determining the power capacities of propulsion
systems for Bodrum Gulets,
• Thermo-ecologically evaluating traditional diesel-mechanical, hybrid, and fully electric
propulsion systems and obtaining key performance indicators for energy efficiency in
gulets,
• Determining the effects of the volume and weight occupied by traditional, hybrid, and
fully electric propulsion systems on the hull on the hydrostatic characteristics of the yacht,
and
• Achieving an engineering design framework,
• Reducing the effective and required engine power by at least 5% and CO2 emissions by
at least 25% in Bodrum Gulets as a result of numerical and thermo-ecological analyses.
Numerical Investigation of Different Keel Designs for New Generation Bodrum Gulets
(TUBITAK/ARDEB)
The main objectives and targets of the project are as follows:
• Obtaining the most comprehensive inventory to date of the hull forms of currently used
Bodrum Gulets,
• Calculating the resistance and sailing performance of existing Bodrum Gulet forms,
• Numerically analyzing the flow around existing Bodrum Gulet forms and identifying areas
for improvement,
• Developing a new generation Bodrum Gulet form with improvements in the bow, stern,
and midsection along with a new longitudinal keel design based on the findings, and
introducing this form as the New Generation Bodrum Gulet form in the literature,
• Introducing new generation boat forms with reduced emission values and competitive
environmental impact advantages to the maritime tourism industry in our country,
• Achieving an engineering design guide for the New Generation Bodrum Gulet form.
