ABS and Hanwha Ocean signed a landmark strategic framework agreement to advance the digital transformation of shipbuilding.
Under the agreement, ABS and Hanwha Ocean will work together conducting joint development projects aimed at examining digital technologies related to smart yards and smart ships with a focus on safety, cyber resilience, autonomous, remote-control and smart functions developed by Hanwha Ocean. The agreement will also look at ways to improve and optimize shipyard operations.
“The use of new technologies is driving shipyard production into new and exciting frontiers, using smart features to improve the health, safety and quality processes in shipyards. Smart ships are incorporating tools such as augmented reality/virtual reality, 3D plan review, simulation and modeling, digital twins and others. The need to advance safety and quality as part of this technology revolution is where ABS comes in, and we are proud to support Hanwha Ocean in this journey,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.