November 24, 2022 – Deltamarin, DNV and AVEVA are very pleased to announce a strengthened collaboration following today’s approval from DNV for a 3D model used as part of the classification material prepared for Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class PCTCs.

The three companies have been cooperating on streamlining the approval processes of classification materials from drawings to 3D models using the new Open Class 3D Exchange (OCX) standard. Deltamarin, DNV and AVEVA continue to combine their expertise to take the next big step towards the future of design processes.

Deltamarin completed part of the steel design work for Höegh Autoliner’s Aurora Class PCTCs with the use of AVEVA’s new E3D software and in close collaboration with AVEVA’s skilled Marine team. E3D is the next generation design software which has OCX export capability together with other innovative features.

OCX is a new standard for 3D model-based class approval with the purpose of breaking the barriers between different design and software platforms to enable the seamless exchange of idealised geometry and metadata between them. The OCX 3D model can replace the traditional 2D structure drawings, thereby saving time for Deltamarin and allowing DNV to respond more quickly to designer’s needs. The OCX standard is the result of the joint industry project ‘Approved (2016-2020)’ headed by DNV. The standard is now jointly owned and managed by the OCX Consortium established in 2021 (https://3docx.org). This consortium has brought together more than 30 industry leaders to jointly promote and maintain the standard. The members consist of all the major classification societies, significant CAD vendors and several designers and yards.

Janne Uotila, the CEO of Deltamarin says “Increasing productivity and shortening the calendar time for design through digitalisation is one of the internal development areas we have been focusing on at Deltamarin. This is a great practical example of that.”

Mr Geir Dugstad, Director of Ship Classification & Technical Director at DNV continues “Moving away from 2D structure drawings to a 3D digital twin is a milestone for the maritime industry. This opens up for new possibilities in asset data management, which I strongly believe will drive the safety and reliability of ship’s design and operation. A good example would be a more efficient process for verifying rule compliance. The OCX format helps designers to control and optimise their designs, and enables DNV to confirm rule compliance directly on the 3D design model.”

Hervé Lours, the Marine Vice President of AVEVA adds “AVEVA’s mission has been about increasing productivity in ship design, manufacturing and operations for decades; providing Deltamarin, DNV and the OCX Consortium with our expertise to break the silos and ease data exchange between software and players was then a no brainer; this success highlights an additional value of the digital twin and paves the way for an even larger adoption in the maritime industry”

Deltamarin, DNV and AVEVA are excited about this new step towards the future of ship design.

For more information, please contact:
Joonas Määttänen
Project Engineer, Concept Design & Project Services
joonas.maattanen@deltamarin.com
Mobile +358 41 4588 529

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About Deltamarin
Deltamarin Group provides ship design, offshore engineering and construction support for the marine and offshore industries worldwide. The services include the full range of consulting, design and engineering as well as procurement, support for construction and installation. The Group employs around 400 experts in its own and associated companies located in Europe and Asia. Deltamarin is part of China Merchants Group, a Fortune Global 500 corporation. www.deltamarin.com

About DNV
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and quality assurance. Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, they empower their customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organisations, DNV uses their knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

DNV in the maritime industry: DNV is the world’s leading classification society and a recognised advisor for the maritime industry. DNV enhances safety, quality, energy efficiency and the environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. DNV invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges. For more information visit: www.dnv.com/maritime

About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources. The company’s secure industrial cloud platform and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners. Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to help them deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and sustainability. Named as one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of more than 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers. With operations around the globe, we are headquartered in Cambridge, UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s FTSE 100. Learn more at www.aveva.com.