Giuseppe Musca is a Naval Architect, Hydrodynamic Engineer and founder of Musca Marine Design, specialising in integrated hydrodynamic engineering for high-performance commercial and recreational vessels.
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With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, including a thesis focused on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and a Master's degree in Yacht Design, Giuseppe brings more than 15 years of experience in naval architecture, hydrodynamic engineering and hydrofoil development.
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His engineering philosophy is founded on a simple principle: exceptional vessel performance is achieved by engineering the interaction between every element of a vessel's hydrodynamic system.
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Throughout his career, Giuseppe has contributed to the design, engineering and performance optimisation of more than 40 vessels, ranging from advanced monohulls to foil-assisted, fully foiling and high-efficiency commercial vessels.
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During his nine years as Principal Naval Architect at Voodoo Yachts, Giuseppe led the hydrodynamic development of the company's foil-assisted catamaran range, playing a key role in the evolution of the internationally recognised XF series. His collaboration with Voodoo Yachts continues today through the hydrodynamic development of new-generation models.
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One of the most significant outcomes of this work was the development of the X-pedition Wing hydrofoil system, a defining feature of the XF60, XF75 and XF95 models. Proven over thousands of nautical miles of real-world operation, the system delivers significant improvements in speed, fuel efficiency, dynamic stability, seakeeping and offshore capability, embodying Giuseppe's integrated engineering philosophy.
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This work extended well beyond the design office. To validate and refine the hydrodynamic behaviour of the XF series under real operating conditions, Giuseppe completed three ocean passages between New Zealand and Fiji aboard the Voodoo Yachts XF60. These voyages provided invaluable engineering insight into the behaviour of high-performance foil-assisted catamarans in demanding offshore conditions, directly influencing subsequent developments aimed at improving efficiency, seakeeping, comfort and vessel course keeping.
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Building on his experience in the development of high-efficiency vessels, Giuseppe also served as Head of Naval Architecture at CargoKite, where he led the hydrodynamic development of one of the world's first low-speed WAPS deck carrier catamarans, taking the project from concept development through CFD optimisation, detailed engineering and towing tank testing. This work expanded his expertise into sustainable commercial shipping, applying integrated hydrodynamic engineering to the development of next-generation wind-assisted cargo vessels.
​Throughout his career, Giuseppe has collaborated with many of the marine industry's most respected designers, naval architects and shipyards on the development of high-performance commercial and recreational vessels. His long-standing collaboration with renowned catamaran designer Roger Hill has been particularly influential, contributing to numerous advanced multihull projects and helping shape his integrated approach to hydrodynamic engineering. His professional collaborations also include leading design studios such as LOMOcean Design, Roberto Curtò Design, David de Villiers Design, Artnautica, Daniele Rizzo Design and Akes Design, together with internationally recognised shipyards including Pachoud Yachts, Voodoo Yachts, Profab Engineering, Valder Yachts and Xplorer Yachts.
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Today, through Musca Marine Design, Giuseppe collaborates with shipyards, design offices and vessel owners worldwide, delivering advanced naval architecture, hydrodynamic engineering, hydrofoil development and performance optimisation for projects where innovation, efficiency and technical excellence are critical to success.