3D model-based classification approvals simplify ship design processes, new JDP confirms

Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV), the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) and maritime software provider NAPA have completed the first phase of a joint development project (JDP) to enable 3D model-based approvals for the classification of ships.

The post 3D...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/3d-model-based-classification-approvals-simplify-ship-design-processes-new-jdp-confirms/

University of Maine creates 3-D printed seaworthy vessel

More than 250 federal and state officials, business executives, University of Maine System leaders and community members were on hand to witness the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center receive three Guinness World Records on Oct. 10 for the world’s largest prototype polymer 3-D printer, largest solid 3D-printed object, and largest 3-D-printed boat.

The event culminated with the world’s largest 25′, 5,000 lb. 3-D-printed boat, named 3Dirigo, being tested in the Alfond W2 Ocean...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/university-maine-creates-3d-printed-seaworthy-vessel/

DNV GL supplies ShipManager Hull software to realize Saipem 7000’s digital twin

DNV GL supplies ShipManager Hull software to realize Saipem 7000’s digital twin

DNV GL SUPPLIES SHIPMANAGER HULL SOFTWARE TO REALIZE SAIPEM 7000’S DIGITAL TWIN 

Høvik, Norway – 13 August 2019Saipem, the energy and infrastructure solution provider, is implementing DNV GL’s hull planned maintenance system, ShipManager Hull, based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels.

DNV GL will supply its advanced software, ShipManager Hull, for implementation on five vessels of the Saipem fleet....

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/13/dnv-gl-supplies-shipmanager-hull-software-to-realize-saipem-7000s-digital-twin/