Aker Arctic, therefore, requires intuitive 3D structural design software and a superior modeling interface to ensure its newbuild concepts, and ice-class upgrades, are seaworthy and meet strict class requirements. The unique design aspects of icebreakers make the design process incredibly intricate and time-consuming. Likewise, icebreakers require additional hull strengthening, which means they are structurally heavier than a traditional vessel. Unlike a typical cargo ship, which has a regular structure and is therefore easy to model, icebreakers feature more curvature in the internal and external structure, to ensure the vessel can move readily through the ice. ChallengeĪker Arctic is a market leader in the design of one of the most complex vessel types out at sea – the icebreaker. Alongside weight and stability calculations, NAPA FE meshing enables complex analysis to be captured in one model across multiple software programs, reducing design errors, increasing accuracy, and saving valuable time. Aker Arctic is a leading Finnish engineering company specializing in developing the designs and related solutions for ice-breaking vessels operating in some of the world’s toughest conditions.Īker Arctic has used NAPA software in its design processes for ice-going ships since its creation as a research facility at the Helsinki shipyard.
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