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New floorganisers bring experience to our mission

New floorganisers bring experience to our mission We are excited to announce the addition of talented and experienced professionals to the Floorganise team. As we continue to innovate and improve solutions for the shipbuilding industry, these new colleagues bring new perspectives and expertise to help us fulfill our mission to transform shipyard operations through cutting-edge technology. As Floorganise grows, we are excited to welcome new team members, each one brings valuable skills and experience to solve shipbuilding challenges, increase project efficiency and create innovative solutions for our customers. With their combined knowledge of shipbuilding software, project management and process improvement, these new members will help us develop tools that increase productivity, streamline workflows and ensure successful completion of projects at shipyards around the world. We invite you to join us in welcoming our new colleagues to the Floorganise family. We are excited about the possibilities this growth brings and look forward to the many achievements we will accomplish together as we continue to innovate and transform the shipbuilding industry.

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Bridging information gaps in shipyard operations with TU Delft

Bridging information gaps in shipyard operations with TU Delft In shipbuilding, precision and teamwork are crucial. However, if information gaps is delay or missing data, that can lead to an expensive problem. Bjorn Visser, who is doing his Master at Ship Production Faculty at TU Delft, researches how these information gaps can be bridged. By comparing actual practices with formal processes, his research aims at improving the efficiency and flexibility of the shipyard. The shipbuilding industry depends on such custom flow processes as “Engineering to Order” and “Concurrent Engineering,” which call for a very smooth coordination across teams. Yet, information gaps have also been a big challenge; they slow down projects, increase costs, and could even cause setbacks. One major problem is that much of this work is based on the knowledge of the employees valuable skills and experience acquired over time, but hardly ever documented. This makes it difficult to connect real practices with official rules, delaying things and making it more difficult to use IT solutions as well as one might. To address this, shipyards are using a bottom-up approach to better understand how things actually work on the shop floor. By looking at real practices, they can identify where things might go wrong. This approach helps match everyday work with official processes, cutting out inefficiencies and better managing any changes. Its flexibility allows for adjustments when needed, helping shipbuilding projects stay on track and production remain flexible. Jose Jorge Garcia Agis and Per Olaf Brett. Figure 1: Challenges identified on current data and project management practices at Ulstein [1] [1] Jose Jorge Garcia Agis and Per Olaf Brett. “Digital Shipbuilding – Needs, challenges, and opportunities”. In: International Marine Design Conference (May 2024). DOI: 10.59490/imdc.2024.849. To help with this, the research uses a tool called Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM). Originally created for safety analysis, FRAM shows how small changes in tasks can build up and cause bigger problems. In shipbuilding operations, using FRAM helps identify how information gaps affect production. By spotting these gaps early, shipyards can fix issues before they become bigger problems, improving efficiency and reducing risk. This research offers helpful insights into how information and communication affect shipyard operations. Using the FRAM method, shipyards can better align their work with formal processes, leading to better control, more efficiency, and greater innovation. As the shipbuilding industry moves forward, closing these information gaps is key to improving both efficiency and accuracy. At Floorganise, we explore how Bjorn’s insights and adaptive, knowledge-driven solutions can empower shipyards to achieve operational excellence.

Strengthened PDM for an advanced planning and scheduling
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Strengthened PDM for an advanced planning and scheduling

Strengthened PDM for an advanced planning and scheduling Floorganise is proud to introduce a major upgrade to its Floor2Plan Shipyard MES, designed to easily connect with leading PDM/PLM systems and offer Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) features. Insights for Supervisors This upgrade uses the product breakdown structure (MBOM/EBOM) from PDM systems to automate key parts of planning and scheduling in shipyards. With part-level metadata, Floor2Plan calculates work hours, assigns resources, and creates detailed plans and digital work packages. Activities are sequenced directly from the PDM system, significantly reducing manual effort while improving planning accuracy. For example, engineering model data such as weight or welding length can automatically fill detailed planning templates in Floor2Plan. These templates include pre-set activities with specific resource assignments, making workflows more controlled and flexible. Insights for Supervisors Real-Time Insights for Supervisors Using material availability data from ERP systems, this solution also adds the Last Planner methodology (LPM), giving supervisors real-time updates to make better decisions. This approach reduces manual planning efforts by up to 50%. Supervisors also get faster access to critical data, cutting wait times from weeks to just one day. This improvement reflects Floorganise’s focus on building strong partnerships with key PDM/PLM providers. These partnerships go beyond simple data sharing, adding built-in APS features that help shipyards align their resource planning with production schedules more effectively. With this integration, shipyards could save up to $17.4 million per year for every 1,000 workers by improving processes and removing inefficiencies. By bridging the gap between MES and PDM systems, Floorganise continues to innovate, offering solutions that enhance planning precision, operational efficiency, and decision-making across all levels of shipyard operations. Stay tuned as we lead the way in shaping the future of shipyard technology

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A connected shipyard: Integrating sensor data in Floor2Plan

A connected shipyard: Integrating sensor data in Floor2Plan What if your shipyard were fully connected? Imagine tracking part statuses on the panel line and instantly updating the digital work package for your downstream assembly shop. Or measuring torch times in your workshops and automatically comparing them to production norms based on part metadata. Could you identify production deviations in real-time? Floor2Plan is transforming shipyard operations by shifting from department-specific planning to process flow-centric approaches. A connected shipyard represents the next frontier in this mission. With automated detail planning and advanced scheduling capabilities, Floor2Plan enables to optimize their primary production processes, enhancing efficiency and adaptability. This transformation is made stronger by our work with the EcoShipYard project. As part of this research initiative, we are adding real-time sensor data from production activities across the shipyard. This data includes key metrics like machine hours, energy use, emissions, and welding torch times. This detailed dataset helps to: Monitor and understand actual production performance. Establish reliable production norms. Continuously improve operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. By supporting EcoShipYard’s mission to promote sustainability, lower environmental harm, and encourage reusing materials in shipbuilding, we are giving the tools to produce ships in a greener and smarter way. For more information about the EcoShipYard project and its objectives, visit EcoShipYard’s official site.

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Advancing shipyard innovation at the SSI World Conference

Advancing shipyard innovation at the SSI World Conference At the SSI World Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi, Floorganise and SSI showcased important progress in their joint project for the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). This collaboration connects SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM with Floorganise’s Floor2Plan Shipyard MES, introducing automated detail planning based on engineering data. Key Milestones in the Joint Project During the conference, Floorganise and SSI demonstrated how their integrated systems are transforming shipyard operations. By connecting SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM with Floorganise’s Floor2Plan, they showcased how engineering data can seamlessly trigger automated production planning and scheduling. This integration allows shipyards to create detailed plans, assign resources, and sequence activities automatically, significantly reducing manual effort and improving precision. The integration of SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM with Floor2Plan was showcased, demonstrating how engineering data now seamlessly triggers detailed production planning and scheduling. Using engineering data to improve production processes. By bridging the gap between design and production, this collaboration creates a “digital thread” that keeps workflows aligned and responsive to real-time changes. The system also addresses common challenges like inconsistent data flow and time-consuming manual updates. With this integration, shipyards can now rely on a unified process that reduces delays, enhances accuracy, and provides supervisors with actionable insights to make informed decisions on the spot. Workshops with Leading Shipyards Shipyards like Fincantieri Marinette Marine and Huntington Ingalls Shipyards played an active role in this project. Through workshops, they invited to share challenges and test potential solutions at large. It was from these that the project took its shape, guaranteeing that the new planning tools truly solve real problems and deliver practical benefits. Next Steps The project will move on to broader testing and implementation with an adequate foundation in place. Floorganise and SSI will ensure that innovative solutions are delivered to improve the processes of their shipyards, help them reduce bottlenecks, and most importantly remain competitive. “This partnership exemplifies how technological connectivity can solve major pain points for the shipbuilding industry,” commented Ronald de Vries, Managing Director at Floorganise. “As we bring engineering and production together, we provide shipyards with tools that enable them to, not only improve their efficiency but also deliver better results.”

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Key Strategies to Increase Productivity in Dutch Maritime Industry

Driving Innovation in Dutch Maritime Manufacturing The Maritime Master Plan 2030 calls for initiators within the section Digital Collaboration in the Chain (JMPD). Floorganise, Software for Shipyard Operations, would like to bring together a consortium. We are looking for maritime manufacturing companies that want to work on productivity in the yard, within the chain (as a supplier), and in their own processes. The ambition of the master plan is to apply integral process innovation to all phases within design, construction, and maintenance. The goal is to shorten lead times by dozens of percentages. Why Join the Maritime Master Plan 2030? The Dutch maritime industry is undergoing a digital revolution, driven by the ambitious Maritime Master Plan 2030. This ambitious initiative aims to create a future where digital collaboration, process innovation, and smart manufacturing propel the productivity of maritime manufacturing in the Netherlands to new heights. For maritime manufacturing companies, suppliers, and service providers, this is a unique opportunity to actively shape the industry’s future by collaborating with fellow innovators. The Maritime Master Plan 2030, particularly under its Digital Collaboration in the Chain (JMPD) section, calls for a joint effort to improve productivity, streamline operations, and reduce lead times across all phases—design, construction, and maintenance. The goal is ambitious but achievable: by implementing integral process innovation, we aim to reduce lead times by dozens of percentages. In a time when the Dutch government is pushing for more local shipbuilding capabilities (read more in the recent NOS article here), this initiative is timely and aligns with broader national objectives. About Floorganise and Our Role Floorganise, specializing in software for shipyard operations, is looking  to work with you and other companies on part of this overall scope. Our software helps shipyards optimize workflows, streamline communication, and increase productivity. With our experience in digital tools tailored for shipyards, we’re excited to bring together partners who share a vision for a more efficient, interconnected maritime manufacturing ecosystem. We invite maritime companies to join us in collaboration—whether your focus is on enhancing productivity within your shipyard, strengthening your role as a supplier, or optimizing internal processes. Together, we can drive meaningful change that benefits the entire maritime industry. What’s Involved? By the end of 2024, we plan to: Gather Ideas: With your input, we’ll brainstorm and refine ideas that address key productivity challenges in the maritime sector. Form Consortia: We’ll define strategic consortia to tackle specific aspects of productivity and process innovation within the maritime chain. Develop a Proposal: This will culminate in a comprehensive proposal for the Dutch government, which will make subsidy decisions by the end of 2024. If all goes to plan, execution will begin in 2025, setting us on a path to significantly boost productivity and competitiveness in Dutch maritime manufacturing. Wanna make an Impact? Are you ready to be part of this ambitious initiative? Whether you’re interested in direct participation, sharing your insights, or simply exploring the possibilities, we’re eager to connect with you. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Dutch maritime manufacturing and make a lasting impact on the industry. Get in touch with us for more details: 📞 Call Ronald de Vries at 0613324100📧 Email: ronald(at)floorganise.com Let’s work together to make the Dutch maritime industry more resilient, innovative, and productive than ever!

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Floorganise in Spain

Floorganise starts development department in Spain “World-leading in the digitalization of shipbuilding processes.” With these commendatory words, the Dutch company Floorganise was welcomed to Gran Canaria on March 13, 2024, by Minister Minerva Alonso of Economic Development and Industry. Floorganise is expanding its research and development department to the sunny island. The rapidly growing IT company from Zwolle is opening an office in Gran Canaria to further accelerate the innovation pace of its software solution for improving shipbuilding productivity across Europe and North America. Floorganise CEO Ronald de Vries explains that it is crucial for the shipbuilding sector to deliver on time, improve productivity within supply chains, and increase competitive strength against Asia. The establishment of Floorganise in Gran Canaria is a strategic move. “Floorganise has appreciated the advantages that Gran Canaria offers for the development of applied innovation in the port sector,” said Minister Alonso. “Such moves confirm the success of the sectoral economic promotion activity we have been engaged in for years, through the Economic Promotion Society (SPEGC).” Both parties view Floorganise’s arrival as an investment in the European shipbuilding industry. Europe and North America. “We optimize shipyards through digital process innovation. By creating partnerships within the technological community of Spain and Gran Canaria, such as with universities or the regional maritime cluster, we can accelerate our lead in this field even further.” Floorganise CEO Ronald de Vries Shipbuilding as a Strategic Sector The government brief ‘sector agenda for the maritime manufacturing industry’ has done its job, according to De Vries. “It is gradually being recognized in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe that shipbuilding is a strategic sector. Because of its importance to our economy, but also for current issues such as offshore wind energy or our security. From our expertise and successful approach, we want to continue driving this forward.” About Floorganise Floorganise applies digital process innovation from the shop floor at shipyards. This ensures that all departments and suppliers of the yard work together with a synchronous understanding of priorities, risks, and bottlenecks. This can significantly improve lead time and productivity. The company originally started from an initiative at the Royal IHC shipyard and is now active for about thirty shipyards (repair and new construction) in Europe and North America.

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Automating Production Control with New F2P Features

FLOOR2PLAN BRINGS AUTOMATION TO THE WORKFLOOR Software developer Floorganise in Zwolle has developed planning software specifically for the shipbuilding industry, designed for the workfloor. Its use can reduce project lead times by 15% and labor hours by 13%, resulting in an overall efficiency improvement of about 20%. Initially developed for Koninklijke IHC and later enhanced, the Floor2Plan software focuses on the workfloor and is designed to be user-friendly for all employees. It makes weekly and daily planning on the workfloor practical and transparent on an individual level, leading to a more efficient construction process and preventing work from interfering with itself. Innovative Floor2Plan Software Boosts Shipbuilding Efficiency by 20% Resounding hammers striking metal and the buzzing sound of a welding machine echo in the vast construction hall of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Kampen. Here, they build ships, big ones. This time, one hundred meters long and about thirty-five meters high. They’ve been doing this kind of work here for years, and they intend to keep doing it for years to come. But still, everything is changing. And here comes the still-small Zwolle-based company Floorganise. Anonymously located in the Marslanden industrial estate and unknown to the general public, it’s one of the ten ‘growth pearls’ of the Zwolle Region and could play a crucial role in preserving shipyards in the Netherlands. Because that’s not a given. ‘At larger shipyards, the automation of the engineering process is usually well organized, as are the financial processes,’ says Ronald de Vries, co-owner and business expert at Floorganise. ‘But on the workfloor, there is much less automation. Floor2Plan brings automation to the foremen. This has been happening in other industries for a long time. However, in those industries, the days and weeks are much more consistent, and detailed production standards last longer. At DAF, they can spend two years developing a production line to produce 200 trucks a day for years.’ Floor2Plan ‘A shipyard builds only one ship every few months, and each ship is a bit different. In shipbuilding, you have to combine the engineering process of each ship with the production planning. Automation is often addressed last, with too little time to do it properly. You can learn from building previous ships when building in larger series, but this doesn’t happen often. Even at Damen, where they build in series, there are often significant differences between individual ships of the same type. According to De Vries, shipbuilding often involves periods of intense work followed by downtime. Workers naturally learn a lot on the job, which makes the process more efficient. But when there’s a break in work, employees are sent home. When new orders come in, the process starts over. This has made it difficult for automation to progress on the workfloor.’ Foreman Happy ‘According to De Vries, the practically oriented Floor2Plan will change that. ‘The ironworker, carpenter, or electrician can easily work with it. And the foreman is happy with the solution we came up with because he has to spend much less time in the office.’ However, implementing the program is not always simple and can sometimes cause friction, according to De Vries. ‘But that friction doesn’t occur much on the workfloor. It mostly happens in offices, where people are used to working with theoretical concepts. On the workfloor, you just want your IKEA-like manuals in order, with clear instructions on what needs to be completed today or this week, what’s due next week when materials arrive, and who is waiting for you to finish your work.’ Double work from paper lists is a thing of the past. Drop on Keychain Feadship uses Floor2Plan, for example, at one of its shipyards. Screens are mounted on the shop floor, and everyone on the site has a drop on their keychain, which grants access to the authorized parts of the program for that person. A welder can then see with a click of a finger what needs to be welded that day, who will assist, and what materials are required. Instructions appear on the screen, and it indicates that, for example, it should be completed by Friday so that the next team can start on Monday. ‘Colored checkmarks indicate whether engineering has approved the work. When the checkmarks are green, it means approval has been given. If more information is needed, the 3D program can be opened to view the drawings. A carpentry company can, with this program, quickly see whether the cable pullers have completed their work so that the ceiling can be closed up.’ Administration According to the developers, Floor2Plan offers significant administrative time savings. ‘The foremen, who have the knowledge and skills to supervise the younger generation, no longer need to spend hours in the office doing administrative work. This system reduces that to 10 minutes per day. And the HR manager can check timesheets in no time.’ Geertman Floor2Plan is also suitable for smaller shipyards. For instance, it is in use at Scheepswerf Geertman in Zwartsluis. Owner René Geertman (fourth generation) can now spend more time on the shop floor. ‘Previously, he spent two hours a day on office administration; now it’s 10 minutes,’ says De Vries. ‘Booking materials and scheduling tasks and projects are all managed in Floor2Plan at Geertman. The program provides immediate visibility into work hours and materials used for each task. The double work of paper lists is thus a thing of the past.’ Site manager René Geertman used to spend two hours a day on office administration; now it’s 10 minutes. Co-owner Ronald de Vries of Floorganise in Zwolle Multilingual Program Employees who speak little or no Dutch can access the program in German, French, Romanian, Polish, Vietnamese, English, or Spanish. ‘The application adapts to the user’s language,’ says De Vries. ‘At Damen Vietnam, the program opens in Vietnamese for the Vietnamese staff. At the North American shipyards we serve, many Spanish-speaking individuals receive information in Spanish.’ An employee at Philadelphia Shipyard in the United States can quickly see what tasks are scheduled

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Streamlining Planning and Production with PLM and F2P

NEW F2P FEATURES FOR US NAVAL SHIPYARDS/NSRP Streamlining Planning and Production with PLM and F2P Integration 29th of February was day 2 of the of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) ‘Automated Detail Planning’ project workshop at the SSI US office. The projects focus on automating the detail planning process and coordinating the project plan through a direct integration with the product model. Attendees Representatives from Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Ingalls Shipbuilding (a Division of HII), General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works, Austal USA, and other shipyards are participating alongside SSI and Floorganise to get hands on the latest project developments. The workshop covers two ongoing projects: Automated Detail Planning and Integrated Shipyard Ops with Engineering Data Automated Detail Planning and Instant Earned Value Control Central topics of the workshop Implementation of last planner methods, task readiness status per task including: Engineering status Design change status Material status Predecessor status _____ Scenario planning and change management: Allow the shop floor to assess the impact of mitigating alternatives Allow the shop floor to apply alternative planning scenarios Allow project management or planners to confirm proposed changes _____ Integration with engineering model (Shipconstructor / Floor2Plan): Automated the detail planning process using engineering model input Use metadata for sequencing, budgeting of activities (weight/welding length) _____ Engineering change notice: Communicate to production which parts are under review Communicate the part status in production to engineering Link to the contents of the considered change _____ Individual scheduling: Create different schedules with different rulesets Apply schedules per worker / trade / department Assign workers to schedule and personal exception Assign workers to projects (repair environment need) _____ Dashboarding: Resource planning scenarios based on hours but also tonnage Resource planning based on individual skills, trades etcetera Resource planning based on different load scenarios SPI / CPI extensive reporting _____   The presented features Novel capability for upstream processes: Using the engineering model for planning Drawing + templates = detail planning Scenario + change management planning View the slider below. Novel capabilities for down stream processes: Task readiness Resource requirements Capacity dashboard for a department or trade View the slider below.

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NOS: The Answer for Struggling Shipbuilders: “This is the Solution”

NOS: The Answer for Struggling Shipbuilders: “The Solution” The number of shipyards in the Netherlands is declining, but Floorganise has a solution for the sector’s decline. This has led to enthusiasm from local shipyards to the United States Navy. Discover how a small IT company of 25 people is trying to sustain an entire industry in the Netherlands – and even Europe. Resounding hammers striking metal and the buzzing sound of a welding machine echo in the vast construction hall of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Kampen. Here, they build ships, big ones. This time, one hundred meters long and about thirty-five meters high. They’ve been doing this kind of work here for years, and they intend to keep doing it for years to come. But still, everything is changing. And here comes the – still small – Zwolle-based company Floorganise. Anonymously located in the Marslanden industrial estate and unknown to the general public. Yet it’s one of the ten ‘growth pearls’ of the Zwolle Region and could play a crucial role in preserving shipyards in the Netherlands. Because that’s not a given. Work on a ship measuring 100 meters long (photo: RTV OOST/Arnoud de Vries) Shipbuilding in dire straits Shipyards in the Netherlands have been in dire straits for years. Competition from Asia has greatly increased: whereas Europe held 45 percent of the market share in the 1980s, it now holds only 4 percent. Some more figures: ships from Western Europe are 20 to 40 percent more expensive than ships from Asia. “This will have disastrous consequences if we don’t manage to turn the tide,” said Marja van Bijsterveldt last year. She was specially appointed from The Hague as the special envoy for the maritime industry. The government and the sector are investing tens of millions of euros in the coming years to keep shipbuilding in the Netherlands afloat. In short, the problems are significant. “This will have disastrous consequences if we fail to turn the tide.” — Cabinet envoy for the maritime industry Shifting Course And then there’s the small Zwolle company, telling shipyards that they can work 15 to 20 percent more efficiently. How? “By automating as much as possible and making a shipyard paperless,” says owner Ronald de Vries. His company developed special software for this purpose. So that ships can be build faster. “In the same amount of time, you can build 15 to 20 percent more ships than today. That’s what it’s all about. In order to maintain this industry in Europe.” They also expect to experience the benefits in Kampen. “You have to imagine that for one ship, the stack of papers is a meter high,” explains Enrico Goosen from Thecla Bodewes. “Thanks to the new system, everything is digital. If you need something, it’s immediately available. If a drawing needs to be adjusted, it’s arranged quickly, immediately for everyone. It saves a lot of searching and hassle.” “In the same timespan, you can build more ships, that’s what it’s all about.” — Ronald de Vries, Floorganise In addition to digitalization, it’s also about automation and gaining insight into the workflow. “We map out everything,” explains De Vries. “This allows us to provide a lot of information to the shop floor: what are the risks, what risks may arise, how exactly does the workflow function, where can it be more efficient?” ‘Growth Pearl’ from the Zwolle Region Together with nine other ‘scale-ups’ – (start-up) companies with the potential for rapid and substantial growth – Floorganise is part of a project from the Zwolle Region: Rapidly Successful Scaling. In this project, they receive coaching and guidance in making their growth plans, through advisor Martin Landkroon. “Shipyards in the Netherlands produce high-quality products, but at high costs. This company ensures that those costs go down, improving the competitive position. They’re already beyond the national borders and truly have the potential to become market leaders at the European level. But they need to think big, that’s actually the main tip I gave them. Investors also look at that: not just taking small steps, but growing significantly.” Growth has already begun: an office has been opened in Spain, and the company now has a turnover of over one million euros. De Vries: “We’ve reached that magical threshold. Since 2017, we’ve been doubling every two years, and we want to maintain that pace. Not just for higher turnover, but also because it allows us to attract talent. Because our software needs to become increasingly advanced and specialized. So that we can be a global leader in knowledge.” United States Navy Who’s using the technology? Currently, about 15 shipyards in the Netherlands, several more in Europe, and it’s also catching on in America. “Aluminum builders making coast guard ships, inland shipping, ocean-going freighters, superyachts,” lists De Vries the customers. “And in America, we provide tools for a yard that performs repairs for the US Navy. We’re also in contact with the navy itself, where they provide maintenance and repairs for their nuclear fleet.” Yet it almost feels too simple. Digitalization, it’s about time. “Well, shipyards sometimes lag behind the times,” laughs Goosen. “That’s also due to regulations, we want to, but we’re a bit late to the game since we originated from different yards.” The professions filled with manual labor is increasingly digitizing and automating (photo: RTV OOST/Arnoud de Vries) The Solution He sees a lot in the new system, originating from that other Hanseatic city. “Yes, this could be the solution. The logistical process will improve, allowing us to finish a ship faster than the competition from the Far East. It’s a way to sustain this manufacturing industry.” At Floorganise, they remain modest. “It could be part of the solution. European regulations on unfair competition from abroad should also help. The Netherlands is focusing on the industry. In that regard, the momentum is shifting for shipbuilding. If we can play a role in that, it’s wonderful.” From Zwolle to the world’s oceans: this small company could be the salvation for the shipbuilding industry.

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