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Design and optimization of maritime systems

Decrease fuel consumption, reduce operational downtime, and maximize speed with CAESES.

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Cruise Ship Hull
Cruise Ship Hull
Variable Pitch Propeller
Variable Pitch Propeller
Ship Hull with Arrangement Blocks
Ship Hull with Arrangement Blocks
AC75 With Sails
AC75 With Sails
5% Typical energy savings
100% Constraint consideration
10.000+ Variants

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CAESES design capabilities for maritime applications

Model & morph

Create fully parametric hull, appendage, and propulsor geometries – or rapidly modify imported geometries using advanced morphing techniques.

Vary & constrain

Generate robust design variations with minimal failures while automatically respecting geometric, stability, and arrangement constraints.

Export & connect

Export geometries in multiple CFD-ready formats and seamlessly connect CAESES with external simulation and calculation tools.

Optimize

Explore and improve designs using integrated DoE, optimization algorithms, data management, and post-processing capabilities.

Integrate

Automate and customize workflows through full scripting support and easy integration with third-party optimizers and tools.

Insight

Leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to uncover trends, accelerate learning, and make data-driven design decisions.

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Typical maritime applications

Ship hulls

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Propellers

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Wind-assisted ship propulsion

Yachts

More applications

  • Appendages
  • Energy saving devices
  • Offshore platforms and structures
  • Wind, stream or tidal power generation

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FAQs

How is CAESES used for maritime applications?

CAESES is widely used for ship hull optimization, propeller design, appendage variation, and hydrodynamic CFD workflows.

Can CAESES optimize propellers and other marine components?

Yes. CAESES is widely used for the optimization of propellers, ducts, rudders, energy-saving devices, and other appendages. Automated design studies can evaluate thousands of design variants to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.

Can CAESES be integrated into existing CFD workflows for naval architecture?

Yes. CAESES connects with leading meshing and CFD tools to automate geometry generation, simulation execution, and result evaluation, creating efficient optimization workflows for marine engineering.