Hydrohackathon

Wavez 2026 - Silver Voyage Hydrohackathon: Competition Rulebook: About: Hydrohackathon is a technical innovation challenge where participants must develop a computational model/software capable of determining hydrostatic and hydrodynamic parameters from given ship input data. The objective is to create an efficient and technically accurate solution that can process ship particulars and generate relevant naval architecture outputs. Problem Statement: Participants must create a computational tool that accepts ship offset data and calculates essential hydrostatic and stability parameters using numerical integration methods, simulating simplified capabilities of commercial software such as NAPA through first-principles calculations. Inputs Provided: Ship offset table (stations × waterlines) Station and waterline spacing Specified draft(s) Fluid density KG (center of gravity) Expected Outputs: Displacement (∇) Waterplane area (Aw) LCB and LCF KB, BM, and GM GZ curve for the given loading condition (Bonus: KN curve) Eligibility And Team Composition: The Competition is open to all students The maximum number of allowed team members is 2 Individual participation is allowed Competition Timeline: Registration (Online Via Unstop): Registration Opens: 12:00 AM, April 20, 2026 Registration Closes: 11:59 PM, April 22, 2026 Phase 1 - Model Development: Phase 1 Starts at 12:00 PM, April 23, 2026 Phase 1 Deadline is at 11:59 PM, April 24, 2026 Phase 2 - Presentation Round: Date: April 25–26, 2026 Venue: Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras Competition Guidelines: Phase 1 - Model Development: Teams must develop a computational model/program capable of processing ship input data The model must accept principal ship particulars and offset/lines plan data The program should be capable of calculating hydrostatic and hydrodynamic parameters accurately Teams may use any programming language or computational platform Phase 2 – Presentation Round: Shortlisted teams must present their developed model to a panel of experts The presentation must clearly explain the working of the program, methodology adopted, and output interpretation Evaluation parameters include: Technical depth and correctness Clarity of presentation Justification of model choices Understanding of hydrodynamic principles Clarity of presentation Ability to answer technical questions from judges Additional Informations: A detailed problem statement will be released at the time of registration opening (11:59 PM, April 20, 2026) Prizes And Certificates: Total Prize Pool: Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all teams qualified for Phase 2 The organizing team reserves the right to alter the prize distribution based on the quality of submissions received Terms And Conditions: Teams must adhere strictly to submission guidelines and deadlines Any form of plagiarism or unfair means will lead to disqualification The decision of the judges and organizers will be final and binding Participants are advised to thoroughly read the rulebook before competing