Features and Benefits
Features
● Provides standard schema for product model data transfer in shipbuilding
● Follows international standards
● Can be combined with internet technologies such as XML.
Benefits
● Adds flexibility select partners with different CAD systems.
● Lower system and support costs
● Extend life of legacy systems
And After Construction...
As-built definition of the ship handed over on delivery
Used for the configuration of operational support systems
Greatly reduces costs associated with re-digitising plans
Used for archiving