There are few downsides compared to traditional bows. Those that do exist relate to capacity. In large ships, the bow shape is really only providing any kind of

There are few downsides compared to traditional bows. Those that do exist relate to capacity. In large ships, the bow shape is really only providing any kind of input during extremely rough seas. All modern ships will have a bulbous bow beneath the waterline for efficiency in calm waters. The x-bow design adoption is seen, to-date, in vessels that will operate in heavy weather and rough seas. So, we see the xbow in OSV and MODU type vessels particularly in the northern latitudes.