What is the main goal of adding a bulbous bow to a large ship's design?

The main goal of adding a bulbous bow to a large ship's design is to significantly reduce fuel consumption by lowering wave-making resistance. As a ship moves through water, it expends energy to create a large wave at its front, known as a bow wave, which is a major component of the total resistance, especially at higher speeds. A bulbous bow is a distinctive, bulb-shaped protrusion at the front of the ship, posi....