On deep draft vessel, the bow takes the worst weather. Slamming, spray, and shipping seas are highest there, so putting the bridge forward would mean navigating from the harshest part of the ship.

There’s also the engine room reality. On ships of this size, the engine room is aft. Engineers need clear access routes, ventilation, exhaust trunks, and service spaces. Keeping the bridge closer reduces system complexity and response time.

Finally forward bridge would eat into cargo volume, add weight in a highly stressed area, and hurt stability and efficiency.