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SwiftCraft offers more


Hydrocomp has announced the launch of SwiſtCraſt 2009, a package it says will provide more tools for the ship designer.


It has been developed specifically for designers and builders of motoryachts, patrol craſt, small ships, supply vessels, smaller ferries and other transit craſt. Te effect of high shaſt angles can greatly


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affect a propeller’s thrust and torque, and the new package enables the avoiding of unexpected overload and peak cavitation surprises, through applying an ‘inclined


wiſtCraſt is a new designer’s tool for the speed and power prediction of propeller-driven monohull vessels.


flow’ algorithm. One click will export a representative propeller CAD shape in IGES format, taking into account the proper diameter and number of blades. SwiſtCraſt employs what are claimed


to be the most advanced parametric prediction capabilities available. Complementing the strength of its calculations is its interface, which is modelled on web navigation, which is claimed to be ideal for new users where a rapid learning curve is important.


Aveva gets Samsung endorsement


Aveva and Samsung Heavy Industries have signed a contract valued at over US$3m to extend the South Korean yard’s subscription to Aveva Engineering, Design and Lifecycle Management solutions, to be implemented in Samsung’s Marine Engineering Offshore Operations.


Peter Finch, president, Aveva Asia Pacific, said: “The Aveva range of products covers the full lifecycle of complex engineering projects from early project definition, through the design and production stages into operational management of the vessels and facilities. These projects are often carried out in a global collaborative environment supported by the Aveva


The development of SwiftCraft sees a


newly integrated report viewer providing enhanced reporting options, including direct to PDF presentation, as well as the exporting to RTF (for word processing) and CSV (for spreadsheets). Many of the improvements for calculation


updates made to the resistance and propulsion code for NavCad and PropExpert take advantage of new cavitation correction and cupping calculations, along with various improvements in drag prediction. NA


Samsung shipyard.


portfolio of products. By implementing the Aveva suite of products, Samsung Heavy Industries will now have the tools to successfully drive every phase of their projects.”


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