Abstract 

Modern computational technologies and tools available to ship designers and builders span all disciplines but rarely are they connected, let alone integrated. This paper discusses the unique, heterogeneous, Out-Of-The-Box Integrated, Collaborative, Multi-Authoring Environment for the Design and Construction environment spanning 3D modelling, weight engineering, CFD, FE, fatigue, seakeeping, stability, etc. A practical non-linear workflow is clearly defined in real-world terms along LEAN and AGILE business strategies. From a PLM perspective, a focused information management process is implemented thanks to the innovative “unique data & information models” tailored to each stakeholder, managed by active notification of Work-In-Progress and Release deliverable archives status.