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How NavCad and Orca3D Marine CFD Work Together to Improve Vessel Design
August 8, 2025

Discover how combining HydroComp’s NavCad® with Orca3D Marine CFD enhances the accuracy of vessel simulations. A real-world case study reveals how this hybrid approach delivers deeper insights into resistance, trim, and propeller forces—leading to smarter, more efficient designs.

Posted in CFD Case Study, Hybrid Design Workflow, Hydrodynamic Analysis, Marine CFD, Marine Engineering Tools, Naval Architecture, NavCad, Offshore Craft Design, Orca3D, Planing Hulls, Propeller Modeling, Resistance and Trim, Self-Propulsion Simulation, Ship Design, Vessel Performance Simulation

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Orca3D Version 3.1.7 Update: New Features, Enhanced Reporting, and Bug Fixes
May 12, 2025

We’re excited to announce the release of Orca3D Version 3.1.7, packed with powerful new features and performance improvements. Highlights include Conditional Flooding for more accurate compartment modeling, a new Curves of Form analysis for streamlined stability reports, and enhanced reporting options for better data control. Plus, several critical bug fixes ensure smoother operations. Upgrade today to unlock these exciting updates and take your marine design projects to the next level!

Posted in Compartment Flooding, Curves of Form, Flooding Analysis, Hydrostatic Calculations, Hydrostatics, Marine Design Features, Marine Design Software, Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering Tools., Marine Software Update, Naval Architecture, Naval Design Tools, NavCad Integration, Orca3D, Orca3D Features, Rhino 3D, Ship Stability, Software Update, Stability Analysis Tools, Version 3.1.7

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How NavCad and Orca3D Marine CFD Work Together to Improve Vessel Design

Orca3D Version 3.1.7 Update: New Features, Enhanced Reporting, and Bug Fixes