Hydrofoil Design & Integrated Hydrodynamic Engineering
High-Fidelity CFD Analysis,
Multi-Design Exploration & Optimisation
At Musca Marine Design, high-fidelity CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is performed in-house and integrated directly into the naval architecture and hydrodynamic design process. This allows the naval architect to remain directly responsible for both design development and its numerical evaluation, from hull forms and hydrofoils to appendages and fairing blocks and propulsion, enabling complex hydrodynamic interactions to be carefully assessed before the final design is defined.
Through systematic multi-design exploration, alternative hull forms, hydrofoil geometries and configurations are evaluated under consistent operating conditions, enabling informed design decisions based on their effects on efficiency, performance and seakeeping.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis & Towing-Tank Experimental Validation
Musca Marine Design combines high-fidelity CFD simulations with experimental towing-tank testing where the particular nature or complexity of a project requires an additional level of validation. CFD results are correlated with experimental measurements to assess resistance, running attitude, free-surface behaviour and other key hydrodynamic characteristics, strengthening the reliability of CFD results, supporting informed engineering decisions.
Naval Architecture &
Hydrodynamic Engineering
Musca Marine Design supports vessel development from hydrodynamic analysis through to detailed engineering and design.
The gallery below presents a small selection of CFD simulations, hydrofoil and appendage studies, driveline development, CAD modelling, technical drawings and mould design, illustrating the breadth of engineering work undertaken across recreational and commercial vessel projects.
Engineering Efficiency Through an Integrated Hydrodynamic Approach
Musca Marine Design is a New Zealand–based naval architecture and hydrodynamic R&D studio dedicated to advancing high-performance vessel technology.
Founded by Giuseppe Musca, Musca Marine Design develops integrated hydrodynamic Engineering for high-performance commercial and recreational vessels, with particular expertise in the design and engineering of foil-assisted and fully foiling Boat and ships for low, medium and high-speed applications.
We believe exceptional vessel performance is achieved by engineering the interaction between the hull, hydrofoil system, appendages, driveline, propulsion system and vessel dynamics as one optimised solution, with efficiency at the core of every design decision.
Our work combines first-principles engineering, advanced hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis, high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), CAD modelling and real-world validation to transform innovative concepts into practical, high-performance vessels.
Every project is driven by a clear objective: reducing resistance, improving propulsive efficiency, enhancing dynamic stability and optimising performance throughout the vessel's operating envelope.
Whether developing a next-generation concept, solving complex hydrodynamic challenges or enhancing the performance of an existing vessel, Musca Marine Design transforms research, engineering and practical experience into competitive advantage, delivering vessels that are faster, more efficient and built to perform.
