OUT-OF-THE-BOX INTEGRATED, COLLABORATIVE, MULTI-AUTHORING, MANAGED ENVIROMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE YACHTS

Abstract

Modern computational technology available to the large yacht industry spans Naval Architecture and ship building disciplines but only rarely are tools used synergistically and processes connected, let alone integrated. Nonetheless, an Out-Of-The-Box Integrated, Collaborative, Multi-Authoring Environment for the Design and Construction of Large Yachts composed by a heterogeneous software pool spanning 3D modelling, weight engineering, CFD, structural analysis & fatigue, seakeeping, stability, CAD, etc. is available, today. The corresponding non-linear work flow is defined for practical application with no requirements for specialist training or specialized staff past Naval Architecture education for some and following LEAN and AGILE business models and strategies. Commonly used software tools are employed across the enterprise’s landscape to cover all salient activities and processes. A quasi-PLM perspective is made possible by a structured information management process and the creation and maintenance of unique information models which feed the Work In Progress and Contractual deliverable archives.