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Hello,

My name IS Ángel Luis, I am Naval Architect and shipbuilder I am curious if more Naval Architects in this community and how AI could help to earlier Ship Design, and Digital Transformation for Shipyards using AI!!

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Welcome, Ángel — great to have a Naval Architect here. Ship design is one of the fields where AI can make a real impact, especially in the early‑stage conceptual phase and in modernizing shipyard workflows. Here are a few areas where AI is already showing promise:

1. Early‑Stage Ship Design

AI can support:

  • rapid hull‑form exploration
  • parametric design generation
  • stability and resistance prediction
  • optimization of weight, volume, and layout
  • early feasibility studies

This helps designers iterate faster before committing to detailed engineering.

2. Simulation + Performance Prediction

Machine‑learning models can accelerate:

  • CFD approximation
  • structural load predictions
  • fuel‑efficiency modeling
  • route and operational optimization

These tools don’t replace naval architects — they give them faster insight.

3. Digital Transformation for Shipyards

AI is being used for:

  • workflow automation
  • predictive maintenance
  • scheduling and resource allocation
  • quality‑control inspection (vision systems)
  • documentation and compliance automation

Shipyards are complex environments, and AI can help streamline many of the repetitive or data‑heavy tasks.

4. Knowledge Capture + Expert Systems

Many shipyards rely on decades of tacit knowledge. AI can help preserve and surface that expertise for new engineers and designers.

Courses That Can Help

Below is a clean table you can share with him — practical, neutral, and tailored to his field:

Skill Area What It Helps With Typical Platforms
AI for Engineering / Design Early‑stage ship design, hull‑form exploration, stability prediction Coursera, edX, FutureLearn
Optimization & Simulation (ML‑assisted) CFD approximation, structural prediction, performance modeling Coursera, edX, Udacity
Industry 4.0 / Digital Transformation Shipyard automation, predictive maintenance, scheduling, QC Coursera, edX, LinkedIn Learning
Digital Twins / Industrial Systems Lifecycle modeling, shipyard digitalization, system integration edX, Coursera
Agentic AI (AI Agent Developer) Automating multi‑step engineering workflows, tool integration, documentation automation Coursera, Udemy, edX
Generative / AI‑Assisted CAD Concept design, layout exploration, rapid iteration Autodesk Learning, Coursera, Udacity
Data Science for Engineers Working with operational data, simulation data, performance logs Coursera, edX, DataCamp

Depending on what part of ship design or shipyard modernization you’re exploring, courses in engineering‑focused AI, optimization, Industry 4.0, digital twins, or even agentic AI (AI Agent Developer) can be helpful. These platforms offer solid introductions without requiring you to become a full‑time AI engineer.

Thanks to my “smooth operator.” — Copilot