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DIGITAL TWINS digital lifecycles comprise a very wide base of speci? c tech- "Digital technology also changes all the time. Becoming nology. The greatest challenge lies in organizing, applying digital isn’t necessarily about simply using software to solve and attracting investment effectively across this spectrum. problems. It’s about being adaptable to change. It demands a "At ABS, we have divided digital technology into four cultural shift, a willingness to grow in the face of uncertainty, themes to ? nd opportunities and then scale up:" ? nd the right people with the right digital skills and a commit- - Visualization ment to lifetime learning," said Ryan.

- Arti? cial intelligence - Virtual vessels Setting Sail – Overcoming Adoption Challenges - Autonomy For shipyards, embracing a digital lifecycle approach is not without its hurdles, says Pete Sinclair, Director of Technical "The next challenge is connecting the technology to the de- Services at Fincantieri Bay. It requires evolving IT infra- sired outcomes. It is wrong to assume a certain technology structure and personnel training, which is not the normal focus will deliver some speci? c value. People are the real drivers of for a shipyard. value creation – and technology is only a means to that end. "Departments across the board feel the impact of IT. This

We ? nd prototyping and executing small projects help to includes how technologies reshape traditional work? ows for prove the value of a technology. Once successful prototypes engineering, planning, procurement and production. And the are in hand, scaling up is possible." biggest change is on the shop ? oor, where such new technolo-

Becoming digital is often de? ned as being agile and able to gies have not even existed before. With a clear end goal in manage change. In the maritime industry, decarbonization is sight and a roadmap to serve as a guide, shipyards can also the primary driver of this change. In the end, we need results chart a successful course toward digital transformation. with greater value and ef? ciency. This can mean faster design The key lies in delivering small victories, showcasing the using CAD, simulations or other digital approaches. Manag- tangible bene? ts of digital tools and processes – and then ing this change with great results is why it is essential for the building on them. It is also important to engage the in? uencers maritime industry to become a digital industry. at every level of an organization and have them onboard from www.marinelink.com 39

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