Objective:

This project’s overall goal is to standup a pilot program at each participating shipyard to research how to improve the shipyard efficiencies for higher levels of competitiveness (cost-price and lead-time) through digitization in engineering, organizational, and physical shipbuilding processes using an integrated Shipyard Management Execution System (MES) platform.

Summary:

The project scope will include the following:

  • Phase 1
    • Develop To-Be process use cases and document workflow
    • Develop detail planning output and determine alignment
    • Review and refine project requirements
  • Phase 2
    • Document data exchange protocols
    • Review data exchange protocols
    • Review and refine project requirements
  • Execute automated detail planning for selected block construction
  • Demonstrate data exchange with COTS solutions
  • Conduct a Final Workshop & Demonstration
  • Summarize the results and recommendations in a Final Report

Key Deliverables / Benefits:

  • Allow for 90% of relations, dependencies, and constraints within the operational process to be recognized prior to the completion of the engineering model by capturing yard specific value streams
  • Final Workshop and Demonstration
  • Final report documenting project recommendations

Overview

Information, Design, & Integration

Project Team:

  • ShipConstructor Software USA, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Finantieri Marinette Marine, Bath Iron Works, Austal USA, Floorganise

YEAR:  May 2023 - May 2025

NSRP ASE Investment:
$656K | NSRP INVESTMENT: $593K