Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and Chief Executive of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) highlighted the importance of the application of advanced strategies to improve shipbuilding competitiveness.
During the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Symposium, Wiernicki outlined an equation for manufacturing success that includes a combination of five key elements working together that will drive the pace of successful and sustainable manufacturing: technology, innovation, change driven by industrial policy and people all divided by the appropriate risk vs risk profile.
Additionally, he highlighted new nuclear as a potential shipping and shipbuilding game changer.
Cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing shipyard production, pushing boundaries and unlocking new possibilities. Smart features are enhancing health, safety, and quality processes, allowing efficiency and innovation in modern shipbuilding.
…said Wiernicki.
The ABS Chairman noted that from augmented and virtual reality to 3D engineering, AI-based simulation, digital twins and robotics and automation, these advancements are shaping the future of smart ships and smart shipbuilding.
To remind, ABS is a founding member of the MIT Maritime Consortium that seeks to unite academia and industry for the development of technologies that aim to transform the sector.
