An advanced modular system assembly strategy for complex-shipbuilding: A case study in the Dutch super yacht industry

A strategy is necessary to improve the assembly process of super yachts. Literature on improvement methodologies from different industries suggest that a reduction of system complexity can lead to a more efficient assembly process. A less complex system in terms of assemblability can be achieved by modularization of these systems. Literature...

The benefits of implementing standardisation methods in the production of tugs

Recently the buying power of customers has increased as a result of globalisation forcing anufacturers including shipbuilders to produce products with wider variety at lower delivery times. This research aims to optimise the traditional production strategy applied at Damen shipyards for the production of standard tugs. Three levels of...

Definition of Ship Outfitting Scheduling as a Resource Availability Cost Problem and Development of a Heuristic Solution Technique

Improving the pre-outfit strategy for a shipbuilding project: Generation of a more detailed outfit schedule in the pre-contract phase

This research is about the development of a method that can be used by a yard in the pre-contract phase to determine the best production strategy concerning the outfitting processes. It is expected that this reduces the amount of delays, waiting times and rework activities.

Lean Manufacturing effects of modularization on the outfitting process in shipbuilding

Next to the innovation of products, the innovation of production processes requires attention in order to enhance the competitiveness in shipbuilding. Production improvements are currently of great importance for increasing the efficiency of shipbuilding, which can result in lower cost and reduced lead times. Wei (2012) suggests that the...

Automatically Determining the Latest Possible Equipment Installation Times for Shipbuilding

Automatic Generation of Assembly Sequence for the Planning of Outfitting Processes in Shipbuilding

The most important characteristics of the outfitting processes in shipbuilding are: 1. The processes involve many interferences between yard and different subcontractors. In recent years, the use of outsourcing and subcontracting has become a widespread strategy of western shipyards. There exists not only the vertical relationship between a yard...