A hull of a ship has a front hull part (10) with a deep V-shape contour having an angle gradually increasing from fore to aft to become 180 degrees in a rear hull part (14) with chines extending according to a side hull contour. The chines, starting from the stern, have a lower edge which is situated under the waterline (20) astern of the midship cross section and then raises such that they are radiused with the front hull part (10).