HD Hyundai, Real-Time Monitoring of Shipbuilding Status as a 'Visible Shipyard'

HD Hyundai is launching the 'Visible Shipyard,' a digital implementation that allows a comprehensive view of the shipyard.

HD Hyundai announced on the 20th that it has completed the first phase of the 'Future of Shipyard (FOS)' project, the Visible Shipyard.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries employees are monitoring the shipyard process in real time through the virtual shipyard 'TwinFOS' using digital twin technology. (Photo by HD Hyundai)

Since 2021, HD Hyundai's shipbuilding affiliates have been promoting the FOS project with the goal of transforming into a smart shipyard. After completing the first phase, they plan to accelerate the second phase, 'Connected-Predictive Optimized Shipyard,' by 2026, and the third phase, 'Intelligent Autonomous Operation Shipyard,' by 2030.

The core of the Visible Shipyard is the virtual shipyard 'Twin FOS,' which utilizes digital twin technology. Twin FOS is a digital platform that implements the shipyard as a 3D model in a virtual space, characterized by visualizing on-site information as digital data. Workers can check the status and information of the construction process in real time, improving work efficiency by reducing waiting times and duplicate tasks.

HD Hyundai has established a digital work instruction system for all processes before shipbuilding, centralizing management of production plans, attendance information, and safety guidelines, expecting to enhance productivity. An integrated monitoring system for major equipment and transport devices such as large cranes, transporters, and forklifts has also been built, allowing real-time confirmation of operational status.

HD Hyundai plans to complete the FOS project by 2030, aiming to improve productivity by 30% and shorten construction time by 30%.

Kim Seong-jun, CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore, said, "By establishing the Visible Shipyard, we have laid the foundation for data-driven decision-making," adding, "Through the advancement of FOS, we will achieve productivity innovation and transform the paradigm of the shipbuilding industry."