NYK Employs 3D Technology to Design and Construct New CTVs

NYK has jointly implemented a crew transfer vessel (CTV) newbuilding project that applies 3D technology as a core platform throughout the design and construction process.

This project is being carried out in collaboration with Kosaba Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Smert Design Co., Ltd.

CTVs transporting crews to offshore wind farms must meet high standards of safety, operability, and maintenance and inspection efficiency. Consequently, the design and construction phases now demand a deeper and more comprehensive level of scrutiny.

Conventional design and construction methods based on 2D drawings have posed challenges in sharing design intent and managing design changes, often leading to rework and additional adjustments during construction. To address these challenges, NYK has embraced 3D technology as a key solution.

Design and Construction Utilizing 3D Technology

In designing the CTV, a full 3D model was used to examine the hull structure, equipment arrangement, and ease of operation and maintenance.

This enabled the project team to identify potential interferences between structural components and equipment at an early stage, improving the accuracy of layout planning and enabling design front-loading* that reduced design changes and rework during construction.

During the construction phase, the vessel was built using the design-stage 3D model. In addition, 3D