Tag: Design Solutions
Damen, NAPA and Bureau Veritas successfully deploy 3D Classification approvals for first ship design
Damen Engineering will implement 3D Classification for further designs after first end-to-end trial with a dredger vessel demonstrates efficiency gains and time savings. Helsinki (Finland), 12 January 2022: Damen Engineering has announced the completion of their first vessel design to be entirely created, reviewed and class-approved using 3D models in collaboration with leading classification society Bureau […]
Read ArticleJanuary 12, 2023
NAPA Release 2022.2
The second NAPA Release of 2022 is now live! All the changes in the software can be found in the NAPA Release Notes 2022.2 document, which is available in NAPAnet, with the installation packages. In NAPA Release 2022.2, the main focus has been on the geometry and structure modeling and more efficient application functionality. Some […]
Read ArticleDecember 22, 2022
Usuki Shipyard expands its ship design tools with NAPA 3D Models
Over the last eight years, Usuki Shipyard in Japan has been expanding its use of NAPA’s ship design tools. The team from the Basic Design Section of the Ship Design Department is now looking to expand its use of NAPA 3D Models to include the design of onboard equipment. Usuki Shipyard has around 150 employees […]
Read ArticleNovember 5, 2022
NAPA Viewer 2022.1
A new version of NAPA Viewer is out now! NAPA Viewer 2022.1 enables more efficient design review by offering a new walk-through view mode, visualization of 3D CAD components and annotation of 2D sections to create instant 2D drawing views. NAPA Viewer A new web-based solution, NAPA Viewer, enables easy access to up-to-date NAPA 3D […]
Read ArticleOctober 12, 2022
NAPA Stand Talk at SMM 2022: Revolution of 3D based ship design
At SMM 2022 in Hamburg, we had several interesting stand talks with our customers. On Tuesday, NAPA’s Tommi Kurki and Mikko Forss discussed with Sebastiano Battagli (Technical Manager) and Caterina Benedetti (Basic Design Team Leader) from Meccano Engineering about the benefits of NAPA in the concept design phase. For instance, by using NAPA, Meccano Engineering […]
Read ArticleSeptember 28, 2022
Information hub: Advancing ship design innovation and solving practical challenges
From automated design optimization and information sharing, to a fully 3D design and approval process, we’re constantly working with our partners to find new ways to improve the design process.
Read ArticleSeptember 20, 2022
NAPA outlines collaborative pathways for safer and faster maritime decarbonization
Helsinki (Finland), 1st September 2022: As the maritime industry steps up collaboration to address its decarbonization challenge, making it work in practice will rely on digital tools that are already available today. Leaders at NAPA, a global digital technology provider for the maritime sector, underline that data is central to effective collaboration, supporting the safe and […]
Read ArticleSeptember 1, 2022
NAPA Macro&Output Online Training (November’s Special – 50% Off)
Dive into the World of macros, Managers and NAPA Output! Do you have modelling and calculations ready and are now struggling with the output? Want to learn how to develop tools for output which can be applied in all projects? These tools will save time and money since the output will be generated easily and […]
Read ArticleJuly 14, 2022
NAPA Release 2022.1
The first NAPA Release of 2022 is now live, bringing significant updates on key elements of calculation and modeling functionality, including probabilistic damage stability, structural design and finite element meshing. Moreover, new functionalities aim to further enhance user experience, without compromising on quality and performance. All the changes in the software can be found in […]
Read ArticleJune 27, 2022
Creating flexible designs for sustainable, future-proof vessels
To create the sustainable fleets of the future, key decisions must be made from the very beginning of the design process. This includes creating flexible designs that will enable a ship to incorporate new fuels and technologies throughout its lifecycle, as well as a comprehensive assessment of emissions for each unique design. To meet the […]
Read ArticleJune 17, 2022