What ShipConstructor Software does

ShipConstructor Software Inc (SSI), originally ARL, develops ShipConstructor, a 3D product-modelling CAD/CAM software suite built on the AutoCAD platform and integrated with an MS-SQL central database, used by shipyards, offshore oil and gas operators, and defense organizations to design and fabricate ships and offshore structures. The suite covers the full workflow: hull fairing and lofting (ShipCAM), structural detailing (Structure), piping (Pipe), outfitting (Outfit), HVAC, pipe penetrations, plate and profile nesting (NEST, AutoNEST, ProfileNEST, PipeNEST), CNC code generation (NC-Pyros), and complementary design/analysis tools including Maxsurf for hull form, Hydromax for hydrostatics and stability, Maestro for finite element analysis, NavCad for propulsion prediction, Hullspeed for resistance and powering, and PropCad for propeller design. Operational modules (ESTI-MATE for estimating, PERT-PAC for scheduling, MAT-PAC for material control, WORK-PAC for manpower management) extend the suite into shipyard back-office functions.

The business monetizes through quote-based software licensing (perpetual or subscription) sold to enterprise shipyards, augmented by on-site training services at US$995 plus expenses and local training at regional rates. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales to named accounts such as Austal, Damen, IHI, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, McDermott, Keppel Singmarine, SembCorp-PPL, Hitachi, and SeaQuest, layered with a regional channel network across Singapore (ARL Asia headquarters), Thailand (N.R. Automation Systems), Korea (CAD&SOFT), Indonesia (PT. Seatech MOG), and China (Offshore Ship Designer Shanghai, FMT Global Resources). ARL ASIA PTE LTD, the Singapore-registered regional entity founded in 2003, employs 51–100 people; SSI itself is privately held with no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no public listing.

Name

ShipConstructor Software

Legal name

ARL ASIA PTE LTD

Website

https://shipconstructor.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ShipConstructor Software (SSI) develops an AutoCAD-based 3D CAD/CAM suite, ShipConstructor, integrated via MS-SQL, for shipyards and offshore fabricators to design and produce ships and offshore structures from hull lofting through CNC cutting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine CAD/CAM Software

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering) (IMAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Ship design software
• 3D product modelling
• Shipbuilding CAD/CAM
• Marine engineering software
• Offshore structure design

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: ShipConstructor software sold as perpetual licenses or subscriptions to shipyards for design, engineering, and production management. Integrated with AutoCAD platform and MS-SQL database.
2. Training Services: On-site project-based training services offered at US$995 plus expenses by supplier trainers. Local training by Dr. Oskar Lee at local rates. Demonstrated ability to train AutoCAD users in as little as 10 days to build $200M+ structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ShipConstructor is a 3D product-modelling CAD/CAM software suite, built on the AutoCAD platform and integrated with an MS-SQL database, used by shipyards and offshore fabricators to design and produce complete ships and offshore structures. It covers hull fairing and lofting, structural detailing, piping, outfitting, HVAC, plate and profile nesting, CNC code generation, hydrostatics, stability, finite element analysis, propeller design, and hull resistance, all in a single integrated environment. The company also sells on-site project-based training services to upskill AutoCAD users.

Product overview

ShipConstructor Software offers ShipConstructor, a comprehensive 3D CAD/CAM product-modelling software suite for ship design and fabrication. The platform is built on AutoCAD and integrated with MS-SQL database for project management. The product portfolio includes core ShipConstructor software for complete ship and offshore structure design, supplemented by design modules (Maxsurf for hull design, Hydromax for hydrostatics/stability, Maestro for finite element analysis, PropCad for propeller design), production software (ShipCAM for hull lofting, Structure for structural detailing, Pipe for piping, Outfit for outfitting, Penetrations for pipe penetrations, HVAC for climate systems, NC-Pyros for CNC code generation, NEST/AutomaticNEST for plate nesting, ProfileNEST/PipeNEST for profile/pipe nesting), and project management tools (ESTI-MATE for estimating, PERT-PAC for scheduling, MAT-PAC for material management, WORK-PAC for manpower management). NavCad provides propulsion analysis. The modules are designed to work in parallel with a central database, enabling multiple departments to share data in real-time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ShipConstructor Primary 3D product-modelling software suite, built on AutoCAD and integrated with an MS-SQL database, used by shipyards and offshore fabricators to design and produce complete ships and offshore structures. Covers hull fairing, lofting, structure, piping, penetrations, HVAC, outfitting, plate nesting, and CNC code generation.
• Maxsurf Hull form design software using NURBS technology for fast, flexible, and intuitive modelling of all types of hulls, superstructures, and appendages, with automated transformation of hull form to match desired dimensions and hydrostatic properties.
• Hydromax
• Maestro
• Hullspeed
• PropCad
• NavCad
• ShipCAM
• AutomaticNEST
• NC-Pyros
• On-site ShipConstructor Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• AutoCAD users trained to competency in approximately 10 days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Radan System Pte. LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationRadan System provides the proven AutoNest engine used in ShipConstructor's AutoNEST module for automatic plate nesting. The AutoNest engine from Radan System enables ShipConstructor to achieve high plate utilization with fully automatic nesting of thousands of parts.
• ARL Asia Pte LtdflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARL Asia Pte Ltd is the headquarters partner for ShipConstructor in Singapore, handling sales, training, and support for the Asia Pacific region. Contact: 35 Jalan Pintau, Singapore 577096.
• N.R. Automation Systems Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorN.R. Automation Systems is the ShipConstructor sales partner for Thailand. Joseph, Marketing Manager handles sales at 25/10-11 Moo 10, Bangkok 10260, Thailand.
• CAD&SOFT Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAD&SOFT is the ShipConstructor Korea ERP partner, handling sales and implementation. Jun-Gi Shin, President. Address: 513-515, Pukyung Techno Complex, Pusan, Korea.
• PT. Seatech MOGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPT. Seatech MOG is the ShipConstructor sales partner for Indonesia, handling sales in the Indonesian market from their office in Batam.
• Offshore Ship Designer ShanghaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffshore Ship Designer Shanghai serves as the ShipConstructor China Training Centre, providing training services for South China. Eric Zhang, B-308 World Centre, Pudong, Shanghai.
• FMT Global Resources (Shanghai) Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFMT Global Resources is the ShipConstructor reseller for South China, operating from Shanghai under Mr. Yoo Wee Sang.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cadmatic: Cadmatic offers 3D ship design and engineering software (Cadmatic Marine) covering outfitting, piping, HVAC, and production information, closely paralleling ShipConstructor's integrated shipyard suite.
• AVEVA: AVEVA Marine and AVEVA Ship provide 3D ship design, engineering, and production information management suites that directly compete with ShipConstructor across hull, structural, piping, and outfitting workflows at global shipyards.
• NAPA: NAPA provides naval architecture and ship design software (hull form, hydrostatics, stability, loading) overlapping with ShipConstructor's Maxsurf, Hydromax, and Hullspeed modules for shipyards and offshore designers.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon PPM (formerly Intergraph): Hexagon's Smart 3D, CADWorx, and PPM portfolio address ship and offshore detailed design and project execution, directly overlapping with ShipConstructor's structural, piping, and CNC modules.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and Solid Edge serve shipbuilders with CAD, CAM, PLM, and digital-twin capabilities, providing a much broader enterprise alternative to ShipConstructor at large yards.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley offers OpenShip and structural/plant design solutions used by shipyards and marine engineering firms, providing a broader infrastructure-software alternative to ShipConstructor's design stack.
• Dassault Systèmes: Dassault's CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms are widely used in marine and offshore for advanced 3D ship design, simulation, and PLM, competing with ShipConstructor in higher-end naval and offshore projects.

Emerging players

• McNeel (Rhino + Grasshopper): Rhino and Grasshopper are widely used by naval architects for hull form and parametric design, overlapping with ShipConstructor's Maxsurf NURBS-based hull modeling for boutique and complex-form ship design.
• KymData: KymData's Hullform and Shipflow provide specialized naval architecture and CFD-focused ship design tools, competing with ShipConstructor's hydrostatics, resistance, and propulsion analysis modules.

Others

• Radan (now part of Hexagon): Radan provides the AutoNest engine embedded in ShipConstructor's AutoNEST module; while a technology partner rather than a direct competitor, Radan's own CAD/CAM and nesting products target the same plate-fabrication workflows at shipyards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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