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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.
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IMOCA partners with Orca3D to Push the Limits of Offshore Racing
Orca3D is honored to be an official technical partner of the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA), providing essential tools for the design and analysis of the cutting-edge IMOCA 60 boats. These high-performance vessels, designed for the toughest offshore races like the Vendée Globe, rely on Orca3D’s advanced stability analysis and seamless integration with Rhino3D to ensure optimal performance and safety. In this post, we explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Orca3D and IMOCA, and how our software is helping shape the future of offshore racing by enabling the design of faster, safer, and more resilient vessels.
