In Nauticus Early Design 2007.4, we have used implementation projects where customers have participated, giving feedback resulting in specific improvements.

To increase the understanding with regards to Hull Import and the Nauticus Early Design requirements for import of surface patches, Intergraph and DNV Software have developed tools and extended training in the activity of importing hull forms into Nauticus Early Design.

Main enhancements in Nauticus Early Design 2007.4

• Based on SmartMarine 3D 2007.4
• Upgraded to be fully compatible with SmartMarine
• Improved installation - more comprehensive / automated
• Integrated with Nauticus Hull of January 2009
• Updated GUI for FEA export for the selection procedures. Default is transferring the entire vessel; the user can easily reduce this to apply to only the cargo hold area, for example by selecting limited planes
• Enhanced transfer of curved profiles and hull shape towards the extremities of a vessel
• User can select multiple drawings to be updated

The way forward
Customer input will also pay a major role for the Nauticus Early Design activities in 2009, with special focus on the Drawing Generation where customers have expressed a wish for expanded functionality. Currently we are undergoing a large upscale of the drawing generation in close cooperation with our customers.