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How an integrated approach to project management leads to better bids for shipbuilding projects

In recent years, uncertainty in the global economy has led the new-build marine market to contract. There are fewer projects…

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A new business model for the marine industry: Adding ship service & maintenance to your shipyard’s offerings

A ship in dock – rather than out at sea – is expensive for shipyards and ship owners. Yet every…

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Why the marine industry needs a new process for ship construction

Shipbuilders always want – and need – to deliver projects on spec, on time and on budget. However, increased complexity…

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Why the marine industry needs to ditch the design spiral in ship design and engineering

While the traditional design spiral method for designing marine vessels has been around for decades, new technology and new pressures…

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3 simulation technologies the marine industry needs to adopt to optimize ship design

As the global economic slowdown and the continued push toward more sustainable operations, the marine industry is under pressure to…

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Five reasons to adopt a simulation-driven approach to the ship design process

We’ve discussed before the need for naval architects to move away from the design spiral method of designing ships. Developed…

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How can the global shipping industry become more sustainable?

Global shipping activities are estimated to contribute 2-3% of total global carbon emissions annually. As temperatures continue to rise around…

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Be it light bulbs or heavy duty assets used onboard marine vessels, the cost of ownership matters. Find out how Siemens technologies enable sustainable designs.

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Sail away with our maritime on-demand webinars

Reconcile work and leisure by attending some of our most exciting on-demand webinars for the maritime industry. Did your long-awaited…

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Procurement, early design and digitalization in the post COVID-19 marine industry

New challenges don’t always need new solutions. It is fascinating to see how different businesses have been dealing with the…