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What does it mean to have a digital fleet?

Operating a modern fleet is no easy feat. When you add in the many factors outside ship operators’ control, it…

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3 crucial elements of an integrated approach to ship design and engineering

The marine industry has had to manage growing complexity in recent years as a few significant trends have impacted operations….

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Creating a digital twin: The key to building a smart vessel

Uncertainty has gripped the marine industry in recent years. Ship owners and operators must concentrate on maintaining tight control of…

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Simulation: Powering innovation in electric ship propulsion

The marine industry has made strides toward building a more sustainable future in recent decades. The IMO has set aggressive…

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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…