REDUCTION OF PROPELLER-INDUCED PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS BY INTRODUCTION OF AIR

摘要

The invention relates to a ship provided with at least one propeller (2), wherein pressure fluctuations and mechanical strain imposed upon the hull of the ship are substantially reduced by providing an insulating air cushion (12) in at least one area of the ship where propeller-induced pressure fluctuations occur. According to the invention, a structure (7) with at least one recess (8) for the formation of an insulating air cushion (12) is disposed in at least one area of the ship where said propeller-induced pressure fluctuations occur.