The world's No.1 energy-saving device that we want to be installed on all vessels worldwide.

Supported by love and passion for 38 years since its development

MOL's innovative technology that overturned industry norms

The best-selling

for0vessels

Reduction in ship fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

3~5%

An energy-saving device
that achieved global
success

Contributes protecting
marine mammals by
reducing underwater noise

Developed in

1987

No maintenance necessary

Can be installed on all vessels, regardless of vessel type or size, and suitable for both new and existing vessels

The effect lasts for the lifetime

Developed by MOL, the original cap fin with the No. 1 reliability that has proven to be reliably effective.

PBCF was developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. in 1987. PBCF is the first energy-saving device developed with the aim of recovering energy by weakening the hub vortex and has been installed on more than 4,300 vessels around the world.
The effectiveness has been demonstrated with real ship data from over 100 different types of vessels owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, showing a significant energy-saving effect. In a time where reducing environmental impact and achieving zero emissions are demanded, PBCF has become an essential energy-saving device worldwide.

Curiosity is the spark of everything.
The relentless pursuit of success in PBCF development.

PBCF Initial DeveloperKazuyuki Ouchi

Making the Impossible Possible: The Journey of the Best-Selling Product by a Shipping Company

Senior Fellow, MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd.Yoshikazu Kawagoe

Technology

01Mechanism & Effect
02Research Result
03Analysis Result
04Experience of Afloat Installation
05Advanced PBCF

Movie

Wind &
Energy-saving Technologies

FAQ

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News

News

Development Completed and First Installation on an LNG Tanker Achieved for Short-Bodied & Specialized Design PBCF~ Contributing to CO2 Reduction and Environmental Load Mitigation for LNG Tankers with Over 2.0% Fuel Efficiency Improvement ~

News

Our PBCF website has been renewed.

Media

Article about the use of wind power

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