Solutions for Ship Design
Developed by Naval Architects, for Naval Architects— empowering the future of digital shipbuilding.
An inclusive design companion
With over 35 years of experience, we’ve combined deep ship design expertise with advanced technology to deliver the most powerful 3D modeling and design tools in the industry. Our solutions help you create safer, more competitive vessels that maximize performance.
Flexible and customizable, our platform allows you to automate repetitive tasks and embed your own design know-how, streamlining your workflow and elevating your results.
Explore the versatility of NAPA, advanced solutions designed for creating and analyzing any kind of floating structure. From the initial stages to the final execution of ship operations, NAPA caters to every designer’s needs.
Hydrostatics and Stability
Comprehensive hydrostatics and stability solutions encompass regulatory calculations and delivery documentation, coupled with a suite of specialized applications for offshore and submarine design, flooding simulation, and emergency response. These tools enable the customization and development of NAPA, optimizing the design process to suit your needs.
Hull form and Hydrodynamics
An advanced 3D modeling environment crafted specifically for ship hull design enables powerful hull form development. Our hydrodynamics solutions support predictive operational performance, assisting in creating optimal designs—from initial optimization to production fairing.
Structural design
NAPA’s structural design solution revolutionizes the design process from the very beginning up to detail design, replacing 2D drawings with efficient 3D modeling. This streamlined approach ensures compliance, accurate cost estimates, and boosts productivity in both design and production.
Information sharing and Collaboration
NAPA streamlines design collaboration by integrating with various industry software and supporting multiple CAD formats in NAPA Designer. NAPA Viewer allows stakeholders to review designs and provide real-time feedback, enhancing efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in ship design.
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Training and services
Customer Service
Professional, efficient, and reliable technical support with prompt responses to your questions.
Training
Versatile user training portfolio for NAPA products, training courses, custom training sessions and e-learning.
Consulting
Expert consulting to maximize your use of NAPA software and enhance your design processes.
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