In a major step towards digital innovation, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international ship classification society, has announced a strategic collaboration with Dassault Systèmes. The partnership aims to leverage virtual twin technology via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to boost operational efficiency, enhance lifecycle management, and accelerate digital transformation within the maritime and offshore industries.
Harnessing Virtual Twin Technology for Smarter Shipbuilding
Under this collaboration, IRS will adopt Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to optimize the performance of complex marine and offshore projects. This advanced platform will allow IRS to implement data-driven decision-making, strengthen concept design and engineering, and streamline integrated operations and maintenance processes.
Through these innovations, IRS aims to enhance research and development, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for client assets, and create a virtual twin a digital replica that enables efficient vessel lifecycle management and real-time insights. The platform will also support end-to-end digital traceability, ensuring higher accuracy and operational transparency.
Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Maritime Operations
According to Deepak NG, Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes India, this collaboration represents a forward-looking approach to shipbuilding. He emphasized that the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables shipbuilders to digitally manage complex projects, explore alternative design scenarios, and collaborate efficiently across global teams. These capabilities, he said, “help deliver high-quality vessels that not only meet but exceed customer expectations.”
Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of IRS, highlighted that Dassault Systèmes was selected after a thorough evaluation of available market solutions. He stated that this partnership aligns with IRS’s vision to improve service quality, drive sustainability, and deliver enhanced value to its customers through advanced digital technologies.
The collaboration between the Indian Register of Shipping and Dassault Systèmes marks a transformative milestone in maritime digitalization. By integrating virtual twin technology into its operations, IRS is set to redefine efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in ship classification and management. This strategic partnership not only strengthens IRS’s service capabilities but also positions it at the forefront of the maritime industry’s digital evolution.
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Source: IR CLASS
