Volume 11 Issue 3 ( September 2024)

As the demand for tourism boat services on the Karang-Sewu Bali to Marina Boom Banyuwangi route surges due to the increasing number of tourists from Bali wishing to explore Eastern Java's Banyuwangi, the need for a faster and more efficient mode of transportation with a strong emphasis on safety becomes imperative. This study focuses on the analysis of speed boat design, specifically examining the impact of stepped hull design on performance. We investigate the lift generated by the boat at various speeds and assess how the hull's lift affects the total drag of the vessel, all in pursuit of the optimal design within the proposed framework. Our objective is to determine the boat design that offers the highest efficiency and the shortest travel time to the destination. Leveraging the Numeca CFD software, we analyze lift generation, compare results, and provide a detailed explanation of the optimal design. This research seeks to enhance the tourism boat experience on this route, ultimately benefiting both passengers and service providers.

Keywords: Optimum Boat Design; Hull Performance; Stepped Hull; CFD Analysis; Sustainable Maritime Transportation