At Musca Marine Design, we provide integrated hydrodynamic engineering services for both new vessels and the retrofit of existing boats.
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Whether developing a vessel from concept or engineering a custom hydrofoil system for an existing hull, we optimise the complete hydrodynamic system and vessel dynamics by analysing, verifying and refining the interaction between the hull, hydrofoil system, appendages and propulsion system. Through advanced CFD analysis, production support and sea trials, we ensure every component works together as a single integrated solution, delivering measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, seakeeping, stability and overall operational capability.
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​Naval Architecture & Vessel Design

• Naval architecture and feasibility studies

• Hull form development and optimisation

• Monohulls, catamarans and innovative vessel concepts

• Yacht engineering

• Production drawings

• CAD modelling (2D & 3D)

• Mould and construction jig design

 
Hydrofoil & Hydrodynamic Engineering

• Custom Hydrofoil systems design for foil-assisted and fully foiling vessels.

• Appendage design and optimisation

• Propulsion system integration

• Driveline integration and design

• Vessel powering prediction

• Fuel consumption prediction

• Performance prediction

• Dynamic behaviour analysis

• Cavitation and ventilation prediction

 
CFD & Numerical Simulation

• High-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Virtual towing tank simulations

• Virtual wind tunnel simulations

• Hull, hydrofoil and appendage multi design optimisation

• Propeller, rudder, skeg, fairing blocks, interceptors and wedges

• Single - and multiphase flow simulations

• Experimental correlation and numerical validation

 
Marine Engineering

• Stability analysis and stability booklets

• Equilibrium and flotation analysis

• Weight estimation and weight studies

• Weight operations, LCG definition and flotation line determination

• Exhaust system design

• Tank calibration

• Composite laminate engineering and quality assessment

 
Performance Optimisation & Technical Consultancy

• Hydrodynamic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis

• Performance optimisation of existing vessels

• Foil-assisted retrofit feasibility studies

• Existing hydrofoil system assessment and optimisation

• Retrofit feasibility studies

• Independent design reviews and technical consultancy

• Sea trial planning, attendance and performance evaluation

• Engineering recommendations based on CFD, numerical analysis and sea-trial data

 
Testing & Validation

• Sea trials and performance assessment

• Hydrodynamic data acquisition and analysis

• Propeller design input data

• Technical reports, engineering documentation and presentations