AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, andInternational Maritime Industries (IMI), today announcedthat theyhaveextended their existing long-term collaboration with a newstrategic partnership.
The partnership willfurther advance IMI’sengineering solutions to include production and manufacturing processes, developing best-in-class products and services for the maritime sector in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The newa joint venture involvesSaudi Aramco, Lamprell Plc, Bahri and Hyundai Heavy Industries and spans a10-year period, to optimize digitalization across the maritime lifecycle utilizingAVEVA Unified Engineering and AVEVA Digital Ship and Shipyard Operations.
Set to be fully operational by 2023, IMI is driving an accelerated and advanced digital program to ensureit is able tocommence yard operations usingthe most advanced technology innovations. This will help IMI to deliver agile and efficient newbuild project execution, a connected, digitally-enabled workforce to ensure safe and effective ship production, and a smart connected shipyard to continuously optimize the operational efficiency of its facility. The partnership will see all parties collaborating on enhancing digital transformation for IMI’s core business processes and facilities. AVEVA and IMI will also join forces to power futuristic developments and co-innovation of new technologies, including digitalsolutions and services for the maritime industry.
Fathi K. Al-Saleem, CEO at IMI, said:“The maritime industry is increasingly prioritizing and integrating the digitalization and automation of operations. IMI will offer a range of technologically advanced, high-quality sustainable products andinnovative lifecycle management services for customers at internationally competitive prices.As the largest full-service yard in the MENA region, IMI will help shape the maritime industry as a global leader and disruptor in applying digital solutions to manage, monitor and operate our innovative smart yard.”
AVEVA is helping maritime sector organizations globally to transform their shipbuilding,utilizing its end-to-end solutions. Increasingly, organizations are examining energy-efficient digital transformation technologies as they focus on automating processes, optimizing operations, and enhancing efficiencies for a sustainable future. With AVEVA’s broad software portfolio addressing all aspects of design, engineering and operation, IMI is now well positioned to realize its digital goals.
Peter Herweck, CEO, AVEVA, commented: “AVEVA has a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge solutions for large-scale digital transformational projects forthe maritime industry. We provide an integrated, data- management platform that spansIMI’s core business processes. We are also committed to being a strong partner for co-innovating on transformationaltechnologies and services. We aim to play a key role in delivering data solutions for IMI, enabling them to offer smart digital products to customers. Using insights from advanced AI-infused analytics will enable IMI to continuously optimize its operational agility and engineering efficiency. We look forward to further building this partnership and taking it to new heights over the coming years.”