Hydrodynamic and propulsion system design tools for naval architecture and the propeller trades – from concept to 3D CAD

Hydrodynamic Challenges Solved
Our core mission is providing engineering tools to develop ships, boats, and other marine vehicles – and their propellers – more efficiently and responsibly. Leading the industry in applied hydrodynamics and propeller design for more than 30 years, HydroComp’s software and training accelerate time-to-market with superior outcomes for your products and designs.
Speed. Power. HydroComp.
We’re the longtime experts for performance analysis and design tools that guide your design toward responsible, efficient vessel operation. The Vessel-Propulsor-Drive system model is the foundation of optimized performance via the industry’s gold-standard tool for Speed/Power Prediction, Operational Energy Analysis, and Propulsion System Sizing.
Propeller Trades Lean on HydroComp
Propeller designers, builders, and sales staff all rely on HydroComp tools for competitive advantage, superior products, and satisfied customers. Considered an industry advisor, our staff bring a unique expertise to help companies that are looking for new production efficiencies and better performing products.
Improving Maritime Sustainability
Refining Submersible Performance
Engineering Services and Consulting

Hydrodynamic and Propulsion System Design Tools
NavCad®
The flagship framework for entire resistance, propulsion, mission profile, and optimized performance design tasks
PropElements®
HydroComp’s “design for performance” propeller tool to customize and optimize a propeller for a specific ship or vessel type

HYDROCourses is the newest innovation from HydroComp, Inc.
Our new HYDROCourses were designed to provide clear and consistent content and to facilitate easy-to understand delivery of typically complex topics. These courses will sharpen your existing proficiencies - or even build new skills - while providing practical and insightful knowledge. Explore key subjects about hydrodynamics and propellers in a flexible on-demand format, so learning is at your own pace and convenience.
Newly Added Courses
Ducted Propellers
This certificate course is valuable for propulsion equipment vendors and vessel designers. This course will introduce the hydrodynamics of propeller nozzles and the implications of different nozzle styles.
Propeller Repitching
Engine Power Curves
This certificate course will review how a full engine power curve is needed to properly evaluate vessel performance in off-design and dynamic conditions.
News and Events
HydroComp PropElements 2022 Released
New features for improved wake-adapted propeller design and analysis PropElements was developed not only for propeller specialists and...
HydroComp PropCad 2022 Released
New features include DNV-GL Blade Thickness Rules and blade transforms HydroComp PropCad 2022 continues to deploy new and expanded features for...
Article: Underwater Radiated Noise – What’s Missing for Design
We all acknowledge the environmental impact of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from ships, and the challenges it poses for shipping companies and...