TriNav Marine Design Inc.

Published purpose

In Jan. 2021, the Firm won the ACOA Hull Design Efficiency Challenge competition and was awarded a $500,000 non-repayable contribution to support research and development of its innovative hull. It is estimated the E-FINN vessel could have an overall fuel efficiency saving of 40 per cent when compared to current vessels of its size. The next steps involve hull optimization through CFD modelling, feasibility of using new hybrid propulsion technology where the propeller is driven solely by an electric motor/gearbox and how this will directly affect operational profile and regulatory approval. This project will focus on the latter, the assessment of technology needs for adoption of a hybrid propulsion system technology.