Nemo – Marine Design Tools for Rhino
Nemo is a parametric marine design plugin for Rhino 3D and Grasshopper. Its tools help naval architects and marine engineers generate vessel geometry, explore design variations and carry out preliminary analysis within their modelling workflow.
By linking geometry to design parameters, Nemo helps you assess changes to hull forms and marine components. Analysis results depend on the model, inputs and assumptions, and should be reviewed by a suitably qualified designer before being used for engineering or production decisions.
Parametric Hull & Ship Creation
Nemo provides tools for generating vessel geometry from dimensional and shape inputs. Parametric generators cover NACA profiles, hydrofoils, keels, rudders and sail plans, helping you explore alternatives and refine the geometry in Rhino and Grasshopper.
Intact Hydrostatics & Analysis
Hydrostatic tools help you calculate displacement, ship coefficients and other design data as the model changes. Nemo also supports offset tables, linesplan layouts and ship silhouette extraction.
For specialist software exchange, check the supported export format and receiving application's requirements. Test representative data before relying on an exchange workflow for project delivery.
Resistance Prediction & Structural Tools
Nemo includes Holtrop resistance prediction and ITTC frictional resistance calculations. Check each method's assumptions and applicability to the vessel under study rather than treating a prediction as a guarantee of performance.
Profile extrusion and nomenclature extraction tools support structural modelling and project documentation. Manufacturing readiness and regulatory requirements need separate professional assessment.
Technical Features
- Parametric Creation: Generators for NACA profiles, foils, keels and sail plans.
- Intact Hydrostatics: Calculate displacement and ship coefficients from the model.
- Ship Analysis: Offset tables, linesplan generation and silhouette extraction.
- Engineering Export: Data exchange tools for downstream marine workflows; confirm the formats supported by your installed build.
- Resistance Analysis: Predictions using Holtrop and ITTC methods, subject to their modelling assumptions.
System Requirements & Compatibility
- Rhino & Grasshopper: Confirm the supported Rhino release and Grasshopper environment for the Nemo build you intend to install. Rhino 9 availability does not by itself confirm Nemo compatibility.
- Operating System: Check the developer's current platform support before purchase, particularly if you use macOS or a virtualised Windows installation.
- Hardware: Follow the current requirements for both Rhino and Nemo, allowing additional capacity for large vessel models and analysis workloads.
- Earlier Rhino Releases: A Rhino 9 key works directly with Rhino 6, 7 and 8 without separate legacy keys. This can help you retain a plugin-supported earlier installation, but does not guarantee Nemo compatibility or grant additional independent concurrent-use rights.
Explore your parametric hull workflow. Contact us for a demo and help checking the appropriate Nemo and Rhino combination.
Free Online Support
Our UK-based team provides specialist technical help for the ship design industry.
- Marine Tech Help: Free online support for Nemo setup and parametric hull workflows.
- Official Keys: Genuine perpetual licences with official manufacturer validation.
- Fast Delivery: Licence keys typically sent the same business day.