NDAR and Orca3D LLC provide the IMOCA Class with cutting-edge software solutions for naval architecture, supporting the technical excellence and innovation of the fleet.

For more than 30 years, NDAR has served the maritime industry by supplying software solutions and specialized services for naval architecture and ship building, as well as training, technical support, and special project assistance. Yacht design, and particularly the design of sailing boats, has always been part of the company's DNA, and as such, it is with pride that NDAR supports the IMOCA.
 
Orca3D is Rhino3D’s naval architecture plug-in. The software is designed specifically for naval architects and marine engineers. Orca3D helps with tasks such as hull design, hydrostatics, intact and damaged stability analysis, weight & center of gravity tracking, speed & power prediction & Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Thanks to Orca3D’s specialized marine-specific tools, Rhino3D with Orca3D becomes the most versatile and cost-effective marine design program and environment available.

The IMOCA technical office uses Orca3D to verify the fleet’s compliance with its stability rules.
 
More info:
https://ndar.com/
https://orca3d.com/