For Initial and Basic Ship Design

NAPA , the N aval A rchitectural PAc kage, is a CAE system developed specifically for initial and basic ship design. Designed to cover the most demanding needs of naval architects and marine industry professionals, it is among the most comprehensive systems available yet completely integrated, encompassing all the applications needed from the first project sketches through hull design and fairing, basic structural design, performance predictions and statutory calculations to the final delivery documents.

NAPA can handle the design of any kind of floating structure. It offers powerful and flexible modelling tools for quick model creation and modifications. The NAPA 3D product model created by the system is used as primary source of 3D geometric and technical information for all analysis. Because all calculations and definitions are based on the same model, design consistency is assured.

NAPA is used successfully by the world's leading shipyards, classification societies, maritime authorities, consultancies, model basins, research institutes and other professional organizations. For a full listing of our clients, please see the reference list on the right.

Quick definition of the 3D product model used throughout the system, basing all calculations and definitions on the same product model and an extensive array of tools available for managing entire design processes mean clear economic and technical advantages: they assure design consistency, reduce the risk of design errors, improve the information flow, and help manage and streamline the design process efficiently, thus generating cost savings. In addition, NAPA offers  unrivalled calculation speed and approved applications for calculations affecting the ship's safety, such as stability and unsinkability.

New features are constantly incorporated into NAPA. Special attention is continually paid to two key issues: efficiency and streamlined applications. Moreover, our continuous development work ensures that NAPA also complies with the latest rules and regulations. 

NAPA Solution Offering

The primary design disciplines NAPA covers are:

• Contract Design for finding the optimum design solution before signing the contract.
• NAPA Steel for structural design in the early design stages.
• Statutory Compliance for assuring that the design meets all the rules and regulations.
• Hull Form and Performance for hull design, hydrodynamics and performance optimization.

In addition, there are special applications for emergency response, outfitting and tools for developing and customizing the NAPA system to suit your special needs. Each element of the NAPA solution offering is described in more detail in the Products section.

The modular nature of NAPA enables you to licence only the functionality required to realize the desired design. There are in total over 20 different subsystems encompassing numerous aspects of ship design and naval architectural analysis.