Orca3D

Orca3D is a marine design and analysis plugin for Rhino that delivers rapid hydrostatics, stability, resistance/power estimation, hull modeling and offset management. It integrates naval architecture calculations with CAD modeling workflows to streamline hull development, seakeeping assessment and production-ready fairing for commercial, recreational and industrial vessels.

Key Advantages

• Accurate hydrostatics, stability curves and intact/damage condition analysis integrated directly into 3D hull geometry for fast iteration.
• Resistance, powering and weight tracking with parametric offsets and automated fairing tools to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Seamless Rhino interoperability enabling custom scripting, detailed export (offsets, lines, sections) and integration with CFD/structure toolchains.

Professional Scope

Essential for Architects, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Interior Designers, Mechanical Engineers and Surveyors–GIS Specialists involved in marine structures, floating architecture, equipment installation and site-specific integration due to its precision modeling and regulatory compliance outputs.

Access & Licensing

Orca3D is primarily commercial: available as paid‑subscription or paid‑lifetime licenses, often with a time‑limited free trial; institutional site licenses and maintenance options are commonly offered.

Specialization

Critical across Naval Architecture, CAE, CFD, Structural and Marine-focused Mechanical/Electrical engineering, it supports Digital Twins, CFD pre‑processing, hydrodynamic and hydrology assessments, production CAM exports, renewable energy (offshore), robotics/automation interfaces and environmental/ESG reporting within construction, aerospace/automotive peripheral workflows and infrastructure projects.