The MOST FledgeTM is a small, fixed, cost effective hydrodynamic device that is fitted to the immersed transom stern of a vessel, which alters the flow of water past the hull in such a way as to reduce the overall hull drag of a vessel operating at displacement speeds. The design of the device will be optimised to provide the maximum benefit in the most critical operational speed range for your vessel. The device will not impact on the safe operation of your vessel, it has no moving parts and will be a fixture on the hull which is approved by Class or MCA as appropriate.
A concept akin to the MOST Fledge is already fitted to many Royal Navy, US Navy and US Coastguard vessels with conspicuous success. Fuel consumption reductions of the order of 13% have been achieved within their normal operating speed ranges. This device is being developed for application to a wider range of commercial vessels and motor yachts. MOST have developed our own design (MOST FledgeTM - patent applied for) which has demonstrated, through towing tank testing, potential fuel savings of around 10% for a 24m fishing vessel operating at 8 knots.
