Shin Kurushima implements Intergraph SmartMarine 3D

Shin Kurushima Dockyard (SKDY), recognized as one of the most productive shipyards worldwide, has standardized on Intergraph SmartMarine 3D design and engineering software after an intensive two-year benchmark study.

Based on the productivity experienced in the benchmark study, Japan-based SKDY expects further improvements in productivity and production planning using the

automated structure detailing within SmartMarine 3D, the first new 3D technology for the marine market offered in 20 years.

The SmartMarine 3D implementation will encompass the entire SKDY enterprise, including its yards in Onishi, Hashihama, Ujina, and Toyohashi, Japan, and offices in Indonesia, with specific focus on worksharing capabilities across Southeast Asia.

Ship modelling will be managed in a central location, and SmartMarine 3D worksharing capabilities will permit design reviews and changes to be seamlessly shared from various locations throughout the entire ship design process, from initial design through the manufacturing phase. The ability to workshare will save valuable time and labour costs while increasing productivity for SKDY.

SKDG consists of Shin Kurushima Dockyard, Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, Shin Kochi Juko Co., Ltd, and Kanax Corporation. Since each of these companies specializes in building its own specific types of ships, the group emphasizes their ability to meet the diversified needs of its customers.