is an important item of the desiderata. Significant examples are the large Ro-Pax, 27÷ 31 kn
fast, connecting harbours at distance of 200÷ 700 nautical miles, or smaller fast ferries for
inshore route sailing at the same speed range. It is well-known that CPP are employed
because they are very suitable for harbour manoeuvring but induce a remarkable propulsive
efficiency reduction at cruising speed. Moreover, many times, the fast ferries operating on …