On June 11, Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Samho formalized a partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop AI-driven solutions aimed at revolutionizing ship design and analysis. This collaboration is a key part of a wider digital transformation initiative focused on boosting design productivity and enhancing the skills of ship design engineers in the rapidly evolving shipbuilding sector.
The joint research will center on two main objectives. First, the development of an AI-powered optimization and structural assessment tool for hull support arrangements. Traditionally, arranging these supports involves complex, repetitive computational work. The new AI system will automate this process, providing optimal support placement alongside a user-friendly interface that delivers real-time simulation results under various input scenarios.
Second, the partners will develop an on-premise design verification system powered by generative AI based on a large language model (LLM). Designed to operate securely within the shipyard’s internal network, this system will comply with strict security protocols while organizing accumulated shipbuilding knowledge. It aims to streamline workflows across departments, improving both technical expertise and operational efficiency throughout the shipyard.
KR and HD Hyundai Samho see this collaboration as a foundational step toward wider AI integration in ship design. They plan to expand the application of the core technologies developed to other shipbuilding processes in the future.
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