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About Nauticus Hull

Nauticus Hull is DNV GL's software package for strength assessment of hull structures. It offers all the tools you need for efficient hull design and verification according to DNV GL Rules and IACS Common Structural Rules for bulk carriers and oil tankers (CSR BC & OT). 

Included in Nauticus Hull are also two sub-packages:

  • 3DBeam
  • Finit Element Analysis for Ships
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How to download and install Nauticus Hull 3D Beam


Nauticus Hull 3D Beam is not available to download on your own computer. To use the program you can either access the computer lab on campus or use a remote desktop


How to use the software on campus

  1. Choose: ”Start”, ”All Programs”, ”DNV Software”, (evt. “Applications”), ”NAUTICUS 3D Beam”

  2. Maximise ”Nauticus 3D Beam” window

How to use the software off-campus

  1. Access one of the remote desktops. Guide

  2. Choose: ”Start”, ”All Programs”, ”DNV Software”, (evt. “Applications”), ”NAUTICUS 3D Beam”

  3. Maximise ”Nauticus 3D Beam” window



Getting started with Nauticus Hull


Creating a beam

  • Easiest way to create several beams at once: beam wizard (Ctrl+W). Can be found under Tools → Beam Wizard

Beam wizard

  • Other option is to draw with the mouse under Model → Create beam. This method is less accurate and can easily lead to mistakes.

Changing beam-profile

  • Enter select mode under Model→ Select. Selected beams/nodes are red
  • Select desired beam(s), in the "property grid" scroll to find "profile" and click the "..." button
  • Either select an existing profile or create a new one. Press "Ok" to confirm selection


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