As we begin the New Year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on 2025 – a year of innovation and connection. Our software development team introduced exciting new features across our product suites: NavCad, PropElements, PropCad, and PropExpert. Beyond product advancements, 2025 was filled with international trade shows and inspiring HydroComp stories that brought our community together.
Software Developments
NavCad
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- Interface theme update
- Hull CAD import workflow and rendering
- Added wedge rudder as an appendage option
- A new “Notes” block allows for user-entered reference notes
PropElements
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- New Power-Based design reference
- Enhanced 3D rendering, smoothing, and exports
- Added first-quadrant parameters to KTKQ calc (in four-quadrant format)
- New licensing options
PropCad
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- Updated classification thickness rules
- New 3D rendering module (with IGES and STEP exports)
- Updated document viewer with improved graphics quality for 2D drawings and reports
- Improved formatting of CSV table exports
PropExpert
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- Extended support for electric motors
- Added new “Feathering” propeller type and T&P factor recommendations
- Updated Vessel page speed-power plot
- New Transport Efficiency limit for catamarans (to reflect contemporary designs)
Events
- Colombiamar: Cartagena, Colombia
- SNAME FAST: Norfolk, VA, USA
- India Maritime Week: Mumbai, India
- Europort: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Metstrade: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- WorkBoat: New Orleans, LA, USA
User Stories
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- Latin America: Empowering Global Growth
- Jensen Mixers: A Propeller for Petroleum
- Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: Full Speed Ahead
Special thanks to all our customers who have been a part of our 2025 – and for the continued trust you put in our brand.
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