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Efficient by Design: How Simonis Voogd Used Orca3D Marine CFD to Optimize Leopard Powercats
In this Orca3D Customer Spotlight, we’re highlighting Simonis Voogd Design and their award-winning Leopard 40PC and 46PC Powercats. Designed for Robertson & Caine, these production catamarans achieved improved performance and fuel efficiency using Orca3D Marine CFD. Learn how the team optimized running trim, reduced resistance, and won two major industry awards—all while working within strict production constraints.
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From 2D Lines to 3D Precision: Updating a Cruise Vessel with Orca3D
When Majestic Cruise Lines set out to update the Trim and Stability Booklet for a 134-meter vessel, naval architect Kam Mitchell turned to Orca3D. Starting with only scanned 2D drawings, Kam rebuilt the ship in Rhino, modeled every tank and compartment, and used Orca3D’s hydrostatics and stability tools to produce class-approved documentation. The result, a fully compliant Trim and Stability Booklet approved by Lloyd’s Register shows how Orca3D bridges the gap between legacy ship data and today’s design and analysis standards.
