A partnership to advance digital shipbuilding

The collaboration will also advance product lifecycle management (PLM) technology to enhance efficiency, data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the vessel life cycle.

“ABS is proud to join forces with Siemens, a world leader in AI-powered PLM software, to develop collaborative interfaces that use enhanced data-driven tools for design decision making and digitally streamline our Class operations,” said Patrick Ryan, senior vice president and chief technology officer, ABS.

Digital framework

The MoU establishes a framework for both organisations to collaborate on projects such as Class Rule application during 3D design, model-based verification and digital twin integration.

It also seeks to secure data exchange between ship designers and Class along with joint research projects and workshops.

This agreement will leverage the ABS PLM platform, ABS Freedom and Siemens DISW’s Xcelerator platform to align with maritime regulations, specifically targeting its digital twin and simulation capabilities for compliance and classification in the marine sector.

“As the classification process is an integral part of ship design and building workflow, we understand the high importance of it,” said Joe Bohman, executive vice president, PLM Products, Siemens DISW.

”That is why we are delighted to sign an MOU with ABS to explore and establish a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating and adapting the digital transformation of maritime classification processes.”