The new Rule requirements introduce a radical shift towards more computerisation of the rule formulations and structural assessment. As a response to this, Nauticus Hull - the leading class software - has been completely re-engineered to support the new Rules for Bulk carriers.

Good software support is critical for any Class to provide timely and rational support to ship-owners as well as designers and shipbuilders. As a response to this, DNV’s well established Nauticus Hull program has undergone a major upgrade to provide efficient support for the new Rules.

Nauticus Hull is a powerful software package for the design and strength assessment of ship structures. It provides a highly efficient environment for ship design, with capabilities ranging from simplified rule-check and scantling calculations to advanced tools for extended calculation procedures, including wave load and finite element structural analysis.

Fig 1. Unique efficiency for strength assessment by FEA

Fig 2. Compartment plan and loads stored in one database to ensure consistency and efficiency

For more information about how Nauticus Hull supports the CSR for Bulk carriers, see 'Downloads' and 'Nauticus Hull for CSR - Bulk'.