AVEVA Marine 2024: Comprehensive Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Design Software

AVEVA Marine 2024 is the latest iteration of AVEVA’s integrated shipbuilding and offshore engineering software suite . Developed by AVEVA Group (UK), it represents a comprehensive solution bridging the gap between initial concept design, detailed engineering, production, and operational data management.

The 2024 release is distinguished by significant technological advancements. Notably, AVEVA obtained the DNV D-INF (Digital Infrastructure) verification for its Marine Class Compliance solutions, ensuring that data management systems meet rigorous industry standards for cybersecurity and regulatory reporting.

Built on the AVEVA E3D Design platform, the 2024 suite enhances object-centric modeling, enabling a “Single Source of Truth” across shipyards and remote engineering teams. It supports advanced AI-enriched insights for design optimization and integrates industrial data management for “Ship-to-Shore” connectivity.

???? Primary Users

This professional shipbuilding and offshore engineering software is designed for:

• Naval Architects & Marine Engineers performing hull form design, structure modeling, and ship stability calculations 

• Shipyards & Offshore Fabricators managing complex, multi-discipline projects including piping, HVAC, electrical, and structural steel 

• Outfitting & Production Engineers generating detailed spool drawings, plate cutting data, and material take-offs 

• Project Managers & BIM Coordinators utilizing cloud collaboration for virtual shipbuilding environments

• Offshore & Energy Sector Contractors designing FPSOs, FSRUs, drilling rigs, and fixed platforms 

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

????️ 3D Hull & Structure Design (The Hull Module)

• Parametric Modeling: Generation of hull surfaces and structural members (plates, stiffeners, and brackets) based on rules.

• Detailed Design: Creation of complex curvatures and flat-of-panel expansions suitable for NC cutting .

• Intelligent Drafting: Automated drawing generation with dimensioning and annotation tools to speed up production deliverables .

???? Outfitting & Production Integration

• Integrated Steelwork: Full lifecycle management of structural steel, including bolted and welded connections.

• Pipe & HVAC Design: Integrated 3D routing of pipe spools, ducting, and cable trays, complete with clash detection .

• Bocad Steel Integration: The 2024 release further integrates AVEVA Bocad (Steel Detailing) to bring detailed fabrication-level steel models directly into the Marine production workflow for improved material nesting and weld management .

???? Digital Collaboration & Virtual Shipbuilding

• AVEVA Global: A distributed architecture allowing multiple shipyards and design offices across the globe to collaborate on the same live project database.

• Point Cloud & Scan Integration: Import and render laser scan data for retrofits or verification of “as-built” conditions against the 3D model.

• AI-Enhanced Review: In 2024, AVEVA focuses on leveraging AI to assist in drawing analysis and data classification, accelerating the review process .

???? Data Management & Class Compliance (PI System)

• Ship-to-Shore Connectivity: The AVEVA PI System (2024 certified) collects, stores, and streams real-time operational data from vessels to shore-based control centers .

• DNV D-INF Verification: Ensures that data acquisition and management adhere to class society rules (DNV-CG-0564), reducing the burden of manual reporting for decarbonization and performance monitoring .

• ALM/PLM Integration: Supports Asset Lifecycle Management strategies, linking engineering data to operations and maintenance.

???? Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)

• 3D Cable Tray Routing: Automatic cable tray generation and cable fill calculations.

• Schematic Integration: 2D logic diagrams linked to 3D objects for intelligent cross-referencing.

???? What’s New in AVEVA Marine 2024