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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. 

Meet Orca3D’s European reseller, NDAR, at EuroMaritime 2026 in Marseille. Visit Booth H61 from February 3–5 to connect with the NDAR team, learn more about Orca3D for Rhino, and discuss your naval architecture and marine design workflows.

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.

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.

Orca3D is excited to present research at the XI International Conference on Computational Methods in Marine Engineering. Co-authored by Orca3D’s Larry Leibman, this paper explores high-fidelity CFD simulations used to optimize the design and maneuvering of high-speed vessels, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard’s 47FT Motor Lifeboat. By leveraging advanced simulation techniques, including a new propeller force model, this research provides key insights into improving vessel performance and maneuverability. Join us at MARINE 2025 to learn more about the future of marine design.

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!