Table 2 Parameters for conventional and autonomous vessels according to their size
From: Insights on the introduction of autonomous vessels to liner shipping networks
Parameters | Conventional vessels | Autonomous vessels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capacity, FFE | 450 | 800 | 200 | 450 | 800 |
Design speed, knots | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Fuel consumption at sea, tons/day | 18.8 | 23.7 | 7.6 | 17.7 | 22.3 |
Fuel consumption when idle, tons/day | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Daily TC rate, USD | 5000 | 8000 | 2190 | 2600 | 4160 |