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Industry 4.0 applications in shipbuilding: current state of the art, technological enablers, challenges, and opportunities

Samuel Alexander Watson, Tariq Masood

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Abstract

This study conducts a systematic literature review to explore the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles in the shipbuilding industry. It identifies current levels of digitalisation and automation, the technologies and methodologies employed, and the opportunities for optimisation through Industry 4.0. The review reveals significant gaps in comprehensive studies addressing the unique complexities of shipbuilding and highlights the need for tailored approaches to integrate advanced technologies. By synthesising existing research, this study provides a foundation for future empirical research and practical applications in digital transformation within the shipbuilding industry.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMenomonie, WI
Number of pages37
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jun 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Industry 4.0
  • shipbuilding
  • digital transformation
  • IoT
  • digital twin
  • systematic literature review
  • maritime manufacturing

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