- Partnership Targets AI-Based Innovation in Shipbuilding.
- AI to Automate Hull Support Optimisation and Analysis.
- Generative AI System to Streamline In-House Design Verification.
On June 11, the Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Samho came together to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sets the stage for an exciting collaboration focused on developing AI-based solutions to transform ship design and analysis. This initiative is part of a larger digital transformation strategy aimed at boosting productivity and empowering ship design engineers in an industry that’s constantly evolving, reports Assafina.
AI to Optimise Hull Support Arrangements
The first major goal of this partnership is to create an AI-powered solution that optimises and assesses the structural integrity of hull support arrangements. In the past, this task has been a complex and repetitive computational challenge. With the new AI-driven system, the process will be automated, providing suggestions for the best support placements and featuring a user-friendly interface that displays real-time simulation results based on different input conditions.
“This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward significantly advancing design efficiency and accuracy at shipyards through AI-driven automation. In particular, optimizing the arrangement of hull supports with AI and introducing a secure in-house design system will ease the workload for design engineers while enabling more consistent and precise outcomes—ultimately enhancing overall productivity and quality.” said SHIM Hak-mu, Executive Vice President of HD Hyundai Samho.
Generative AI is set to revolutionise the Design Verification System.
The project’s second focus is on creating a generative AI-driven design verification system that operates on-premise. Utilising a large language model (LLM), this system will function securely within the shipyard’s internal network, adhering to strict security protocols. It aims to organise the wealth of shipbuilding knowledge accumulated over the years and streamline workflows across various departments, ultimately boosting both technical skills and operational efficiency.
A Broader Vision for AI in Shipbuilding
KR and HD Hyundai Samho see this partnership as a stepping stone for integrating AI technologies throughout the entire shipbuilding process. The AI tools developed in this project are anticipated to lay the groundwork for future innovations.
“This joint development project represents a significant turning point in modernizing the ship design and analysis process using advanced AI technologies. KR remains committed to developing a wide range of AI-powered services not only in classification work but also across the broader shipbuilding and maritime sectors,” said KIM Daeheon, Executive Vice President of KR.
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Source: Assafina
