CFD Analysis for High-Speed Catamaran

With a stepped hull, properly balancing vessel safety with performance is critical. The most efficient stepped hulls are generally those that operate close to the threshold of dynamic instability. With the safety of the platform in mind, DLBA has recommended some changes to the details of the step arrangement on Blue Gulf Cat’s proposed hull form. With our expertise, we identified and recommended some changes to the CFD practices which are expected to improve the accuracy of the CFD simulations. We are excited to continue collaborating with Blue Gulf Cat and seeing if our recommendations produce the desired results!