Simulation of a ship project by virtual reality

Three-dimensional computer modeling

The first and probably the main tool for this is 3D ship modeling.

Three-dimensional computer models are performed mainly still for the production of working drawings. Most models as well as modeling techniques are specific to hull structure design and system design (3D pipe laying, ventilation ducting and trunk cabling).

Ship models with full saturation are still quite rare. Unfortunately, the technique of computer 3-D modeling is practically not used at the stage of ship design. Although it is quite obvious that the computer 3-D modeling should be used in accordance with the real design technology, starting from the pre-design (conceptual design) phase, and better yet before the contract for design and construction is signed. The same model should then be expanded to the scale of a real ship when the technical design (class design) is issued, used in the process of issuing working design documentation, and then at the construction plant at all stages from design and technological production to direct construction.

Project development with virtual reality simulation

It's not just shipyards, but also shipping companies and suppliers who want to adapt more up-to-date technologies, processes and tools to their operation that are seeking to improve the efficiency of new shipbuilding processes.

All participants of the shipbuilding industry are focused on the search for internal reserves and cost reduction.

Wide use of consultants https://www.zalivdesign.com/about-us/, subcontractors and suppliers is a common thing in shipbuilding (more often in foreign shipbuilding, of course), but it's not an easy way. For a customer (builder, ship-owner), the definition of a ship image at an early stage becomes a very important factor. Standard contract documents may be enough for a shipyard, but when main systems and rooms of a vessel are "at the mercy" of contractors, complete and adequate definition of the ship's appearance at a very early stage becomes vitally important, almost critical. At a later stage, coordination between the teams should be soft and deal mainly with construction schedule issues.

In order to use a single ship model in the development process from initial idea to commissioning, this model must contain all the necessary information. The time factor also plays a role in the overall process and should be taken into account and included as one of the elements in the model to be created.