Simulation-driven engineering for the maritime industry

Design safer, lighter and more efficient vessels with confidence.

Whether you’re developing a next-generation superyacht, improving propulsion efficiency, integrating alternative fuels or retrofitting an existing vessel, engineering decisions made early in the design process have a lasting impact on performance, safety and cost.

Femto Engineering helps shipbuilders, naval architects and maritime equipment manufacturers reduce engineering risk through advanced structural analysis, CFD, system simulation and digital engineering.

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Trusted by our customers for more than 30 years

Engineering the next generation of vessels

The maritime industry is evolving rapidly. Shipbuilders are developing larger and more complex vessels while integrating alternative propulsion systems, meeting stricter environmental regulations and delivering projects under increasing time pressure.

Today’s maritime common challenges:

Green shipping

The transition to cleaner propulsion technologies such as methanol, hydrogen and battery-electric systems introduces new structural, thermal and safety challenges.
Vessels retrofits

Existing vessels require structural modifications to accommodate new propulsion systems, equipment and changing operational requirements.
Larger & more complex vessels

Existing vessels require structural modifications to accommodate new propulsion systems, equipment and changing operational requirements.
Faster development cycles
Shipyards must deliver increasingly complex projects without compromising quality or safety.
Certification requirements
Engineering evidence is essential to support classification and demonstrate structural integrity throughout the design process.

How Femto supports maritime engineering projects

Structural analysis

Develop robust vessel structures without unnecessary weight.

Hull structures and ship structural analysis
Lightweight aluminium and composite structures
Fatigue assessment using S-N curves
Stress Concentration Factor (SCF) evaluation
Frequency response and vibration analysis
Seakeeping analysis
Retrofit feasibility studies
Structural evidence packages supporting LY3 (Large Yacht Code) requirements

CFD Simulation

Understand how fluids interact with your vessel and onboard systems. Our CFD specialists support projects involving:

Hull hydrodynamics and propulsion efficiency
Engine room ventilation and cooling
HVAC airflow optimisation
Exhaust gas dispersion
Methanol fire and safety simulations
Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analyses
Sloshing analysis for LNG, LPG, methanol and alternative-fuel tanks
Thermal management for electrified propulsion systems

Certification Support

Our engineering teams support projects that require compliance with leading maritime standards and classification requirements, including:

MARPOL Annex VI, IMO EEXI and CII for vessel efficiency and retrofit projects
Bureau Veritas NR 467 for steel ship structural assessments
LY3 (Large Yacht Code) for superyacht structural verification
Classification society requirements from DNV, Lloyd’s Register and Bureau Veritas

System Simulation

Alternative propulsion requires a systems approach. We support the development of:

Battery cooling
Thermal management
Fuel systems
Energy management
Electrified propulsion
Integrated vessel systems

Digital twin & Lifecycle support

Femto develops Digital Twin models that support:

Design optimisation
Predictive maintenance
Structural health monitoring
Remaining fatigue life assessments
Retrofit planning
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) strategies

Why maritime companies choose Femto Engineering?

Femto offers agile engineering services and shorter response times, while maintaining high technical quality.

You get:

30+ years of (martime) CAE experience
Maritime experience: Extensive experience supporting leading European shipbuilders.
Fast engineering capacity: Qualified simulation engineers available within days.
Multi-physics expertise: Structural analysis, CFD and system simulation under one roof.
Proven track record: Trusted by leading maritime companies for complex engineering challenges.
As Siemens Gold Partner, we combine deep technical expertise with direct access to the latest software updates, including: Simcenter Femap, STAR-CCM+, Amesim, and the solutions from Altair.

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Case studies

Global Hull Analysis Aligned with Lloyd’s Register SDA Guidelines

Using Lloyd’s Register’s SDA guidelines, Femto Engineering helps clients verify structural integrity through high-quality FEA, ensuring their designs meet rigorous classification standards

Case study: CFD Simulation of an underwater yacht exhaust

To guarantee a streamlined yacht exterior and less exhaust noise, fuel exhausts are usually placed below the waterline. A scoop is then placed over the exhaust to manage water pressure and exhaust gasses and cooling water flow distribution.

Sea routing and speed comparison

This comparison will show CAE models can be used within the design process to evaluate drivetrain alternatives and during operations to compare sea routes based on expected weather conditions.

Maritime Engineering Simulation | FEM & CFD for Shipbuilding - Femto Engineering

Simulation-driven engineering for the maritime industry

Trusted by our customers for more than 30 years