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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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Shaping the Future of High-Speed Vessels: Orca3D’s Presentation at MARINE 2025
June 23, 2025

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.

Posted in 47FT Motor Lifeboat, Advanced Propulsion Models, CFD Simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics, High-Speed Boat Design, Maneuvering Analysis, Maneuvering Simulations, MARINE 2025, Marine Conference, Marine Engineering, Marine Simulation Research, Marine Technology, Naval Architecture, Orca3D Technology, Propeller Force Model, RANS-based CFD Tools, Seaway Maneuvering, Ship Design, USCG, Volume of Fluid (VOF)

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

Shaping the Future of High-Speed Vessels: Orca3D’s Presentation at MARINE 2025