FORAN V60: Comprehensive CAD/CAM Marine Design Software

FORAN V60 is a legacy version of the renowned CAD/CAM system for the complete design and production of ships, developed by SENER (Spain). First previewed at Nor-Shipping in June 2005 , the V60 series represented a major advance in shipbuilding technology, introducing revolutionary hull structure definition methods, a new interactive 3D environment for cable and equipment layout, and powerful production information tools .

This version was a significant commercial success for SENER, being adopted by major shipyards and engineering firms worldwide. Notable users included Navantia (for the S-80 submarine project) , Babcock Marine (for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier), BAE Systems (over 300 users) , and Drydocks World (for semi-submersible rig hulls) .

FORAN V60 was succeeded by FORAN V70 (introduced in 2010) and later V80, with subsequent versions adding 64-bit architecture, enhanced replication capabilities, and new general arrangement modules

???? Primary Users

This professional shipbuilding CAD/CAM software was designed for:

• Naval Architects & Marine Engineers performing complete ship design, from initial concept to detail engineering

• Shipyards & Marine Construction Firms managing complex, multi-discipline newbuilding projects

• Defence & Naval Shipbuilders constructing warships, submarines, and aircraft carriers

• Offshore & Energy Sector Contractors designing drilling rigs, FPSOs, and specialized vessels

• Engineering & Design Consultancies providing ship design services to global shipyards

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities (V60 Series)

????️ Hull Structure Design

Revolutionary Hull Structure Definition: V60 introduced a new way to define internal hull structure, dramatically improving efficiency .

• Profile Connections: Automatic insertion of brackets, scallops, collars, and end-cut adjustments 

• Holes in Profile Web: Define holes using penetration data for shell, decks, and internal structure profiles 

• Bevel Assignments: Assign bevels in profile web end-cuts 

• Bracket Positioning: New capabilities for automatic bracket definition and positioning 

• 2D Plate Part Import: Import DXF format plate parts within FHULL module 

• Corrugated Bulkheads: Advances in corrugated bulkheads definition 

???? Naval Architecture & Hydrodynamics

• Stability Criteria: MARPOL 23, Rule 8 (probabilistic method for passenger ships), Bureau Veritas stability criteria 

• Damage Probabilistic Calculations: New module with efficient user interface including latest classification society rules 

• General Arrangement: New FGA module for early design stages, working in 2D/3D with reuse of information

???? Outfitting & Piping

New FDEFIN Module (V60R3.0): Completely replaced DEFIN and FMODEL modules, integrating all outfitting standard management tasks :

• Definition of basic tables, materials, norms, classes

• Equipment 3D model definition

• HVAC component management

• Auxiliary structures and supports libraries

Piping Enhancements:

• Improved connectivity between equipment and pipelines 

• Commands to modify equipment and piping element layout while maintaining connectivity

• Online pipe bending radius control 

⚡ Electrical & HVAC

Cable Routing:

• New rules for different separations between cable segregation groups 

• Ability to modify part of cable route 

• Cableway routing improvements with standard sizes and fill rules 

HVAC Design (V60R1.1):

• Complete 3D HVAC application for definition and management of HVAC 3D diagrams 

• Pressure-loss calculations, HVAC ducts for dimensioning and balancing

• Fan-dimensioning (pressure and flow)

• 3D modeling from HVAC diagrams 

???? Production & Fabrication

• New Shell Expansion Possibilities: Revolutionary ways to generate, understand, check, and control hull structure production information 

• Panel Jigs Sketches: Enhanced production documentation 

• Welding Management: Definition of welding procedures including attributes and automatic calculation of welding lines 

• Interim Product Drawings: Support for shrinkage values, painting area calculations 

???? Drafting & Documentation

• Automatic 2D Drawing Generation: Directly from 3D model 

• FDREGEN Auxiliary Program: Identifies drawings needing regeneration against FORAN database 

• 3D Scene File Import: Read scenes generated by FPIPE, FCABLE, and FCM modules 

• Build Strategy Sketches: New automatic generation 

???? Collaboration & Data Management