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Jumboization is a process of alteration where the vessel is stretched or expanded to increase cargo space or general size, making it bigger and more effective. This is often achieved by stretching the length of the ship’s hull or increasing the number of decks to hold more cargo or passengers. Jumboization has become one of the highly pragmatic means of upgrading vessels without necessarily building new ones in cases where vessels are structurally sound but require upgrading for better compliance with the needs of the times.
Ship lengthening is one of the common jumboizations whereby a ship is cut into two and a new section is added between to make it longer. This is to add to the overall cargo-carrying capacity of the vessel without compromising on stability.
In other cases, more decks are added to a ship. This will add more extra storage space for more cargo or extra accommodation space for more passengers and travelers.
However, shipping companies often opt for jumboizing the available ships and not purchasing entirely new vessels. In addition, in periods of increased shipping or transport needs, this may also prove more economical.
Jumboization is primarily efficient in carrying more goods. Thus, it is ideal for cargo ships and shipping vessels with rising global shipping requirements.
Jumboization can also prolong the lifetime of a vessel by upgrading its capacity and functionality to suit present needs, thus maximizing the value of the ship.
As a general rule, an upgraded vessel that has already been in existence is significantly more sustainable and inexpensive in terms of resource utilization and financial investment compared to a new one.
Jumboization is an efficient shipbuilding practice through which it becomes economically viable to enlarge the size of the existing vessels in order to carry more cargo while prolonging their life. This enables shipping companies to adapt to contemporary requirements without spending on new ships, a feat that has made it the most effective trend in the global maritime industry.