Speaker: Dr Rodrigo Perez Fernandez, Senior Director, Siemens Digital Industries Software
About the presentation:
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping industrial sectors, and shipbuilding is no exception. As global demand for more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced vessels grows, shipyards are facing increasing pressure to optimize design, production, and lifecycle management processes. In this context, AI offers powerful tools to transform traditional shipbuilding practices into smarter, data-driven operations.
This presentation explores how Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged across the shipbuilding value chain, from early-stage vessel design and hydrodynamic optimization to predictive maintenance, digital twins, and intelligent production planning in shipyards.
The talk will also discuss practical challenges associated with implementing AI in shipbuilding environments, including data availability, system integration with legacy infrastructure, and the need for new skill sets within the workforce. Through selected examples and emerging industry practices, the presentation highlights how AI-enabled solutions are paving the way toward smarter shipyards and more resilient maritime industries.
Ultimately, the adoption of AI represents not only a technological shift but also a strategic opportunity for the shipbuilding sector to accelerate innovation, strengthen competitiveness, and support the transition toward a more sustainable and digitally connected maritime future.
