Orca3D. Marine Design and Analysis inside Rhino.

Orca3D: Marine Design and Analysis in Rhino

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What Can Orca3D Help You Do?

Design

Hull Design & Fairing, Basic Hydrostatics & Stability

Orca3D’s Design Module makes creating hulls and checking stability fast and easy.

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Analysis

Resistance Prediction, Weight Tracking

With the Analysis Module, you can see how your design choices affect performance, weight/CG, and cost.

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Advanced Stability

Intact & Damaged Stability with Tank Loads

When projects demand more detailed analysis, the Advanced Stability Module gives you the tools to succeed.

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Marine CFD

Fast, Accurate, & Affordable CFD

Combining Orca3D with SimericsMP gives you fast, accurate simulations without requiring CFD expertise.

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Why Designers Use Orca3D

Accurate results

Trusted by naval architects, shipyards, and universities worldwide.

Cost-effective

All the capabilities you need at an affordable price. Save thousands compared to competitors.

Trusted Support

Backed by Naval Architects offering professional support to overcome design and analysis challenges.

Intuitive

Start designing in hours, not weeks. Orca3D is intuitive, even for new Rhino users.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

More Testimonials

"I have jumped into the Advanced Stability module and am thoroughly impressed so far. It is a lot more user friendly than GHS is. Especially when I only use GHS 2-3 times a year, but I use Orca and Rhino every day."

Mark Keene

Naval Architect, Munson Boats

"Starting in 2020, I designed the personal watercraft (PWC) using Orca3D, it's an excellent tool. I was previously familiar with Maxsurf, but Orca3D takes things to a whole new level for me, especially since it integrates with Rhino and offers many additional features. The complex geometry of our PWC would have been quite challenging to work with in Maxsurf!"

Clovis Roy-Bernier

Naval Architect, Concept Naval

"We have been using Orca3D, including its CFD capabilities, since 2021 with excellent results in the design of hull lines and appendages. We have primarily utilized it for pleasure craft, patrol boats, SAR vessels, pilot boats, and drones. Orca3D has become a valuable tool in our design process."

Henrik Andreasson

CEO, Flow Naval Architects

"Really appreciate your support yesterday. Widening the hull, moving the ballast bulb to CL and installing internal ballast to correct the heeling moment has landed me at a workable solution. Massive, massive help. So happy I ditched that other software package."

Crayke Windsor

Naval Architect , Storm Hawk Marine Design

"I used Orca3D to teach undergraduate naval architecture courses. Students use it in their first-year design course all the way up through senior capstone projects. We use it for advanced analysis, but I can also have a new student demo a hull and start a CFD run in about 20 minutes. It's great for student engagement right from the start."

Douglas Read

Professor of Engineering, Maine Maritime Academy

Built by Naval Architects, for Naval Architects

We created Orca3D because we wanted better tools for our own marine design work. Today, naval architects around the world rely on Orca3D for fast and accurate marine design.

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Do I need Rhino to use Orca3D?

Yes. Orca3D works as a plug-in for Rhino. If you don’t already have Rhino, you can download a trial from McNeel’s website and use it alongside your Orca3D trial.

How does the free 15-day trial work?

Simply download and install Orca3D, then activate the trial when prompted. You’ll have full access to all features for 15 days to explore the software and see how it fits into your workflow—no credit card required.

What makes Orca3D different from other naval architecture tools?

Orca3D is built directly inside Rhino, so you can go from concept to detailed analysis without leaving the modeling environment. It’s known for its ease of use, accurate results, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional naval architecture software.

Is technical support available during the trial?

Yes. Trial users receive the same access to our Help Center, documentation, and direct support as paying customers. We want you to feel confident exploring Orca3D.

Where can I find learning resources?

Our Help Center offers guides, tutorials, and FAQs. We also provide sample models, webinars, and training resources to help you get the most out of Orca3D.