Blueprint: Shipyard Management with DANAOS ProjectVIEW ERP

From design → cost modelling → fabrication → dock operations → delivery

 

ProjectVIEW ERP acts as the Operating System of the Shipyard, orchestrating

 

• engineering,
• production,
• procurement,
• subcontracting,
• cost control, and
• yard operations

 

as one integrated ecosystem. It digitizes every commercial, operational, and financial process—linking BoQ, WBS, and Cost Codes into a single source of truth .

 

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1. Engineering Integration & BoQ Transformation

 

1.1 Engineering Document Intake

 

Shipyards receive large volumes of engineering documents: class drawings, system diagrams, specs, material lists, outfitting drawings, welding maps.

 

ProjectVIEW provides a structured Document Management module (drawings, specs, contracts) integrated across all processes .

 

1.2 BoQ Generation or Import

 

From the client specifications, the BoQ is:

 

• Imported directly from any Excel format via the Import Wizard
• Transformed into a structured, hierarchical BoQ (multi-level tree)
• Linked to drawings, SCC/GCC, and supporting documents for full traceability

 

BIM / 2D QTO Integration When available, ProjectVIEW connects BoQ → BIM → 2D CAD via:

 

• ExtrAXION QTO Add-on for quantity extraction from drawings
• IFC-based BIM connector to synchronize quantities, changes, and revisions

 

This ensures the shipyard’s estimate is always aligned with the latest engineering data.

 

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2. Cost Modelling Through Standard Work Orders (Cost Recipes)

 

A shipyard does not estimate every activity from scratch. ProjectVIEW enables industrialized cost modelling by using:

 

2.1 Cost Recipes / Productivity Templates

 

These contain historical, proven production norms (welding inches, fabrication hours per ton, blasting/marine coating rates, machinery hours, consumables). They are part of the knowledge base of the system and are auto-applied to each BoQ line.

 

2.2 Resource Allocation

 

For each BoQ item, the system automatically assigns:

 

• Labor specialties (fitters, welders, riggers)
• Machinery (cranes, forklifts, compressors)
• Materials / consumables
• Subcontractor packages
• Indirect resources

 

Historic prices, past productivity, and updated supplier rates are sourced from the Procurement & Cost DB module .

 

2.3 Realistic Cost Calculation

 

Using:

 

• Direct costs
• Indirect costs
• Past productivity metrics
• Updated cost databases
• Risk, overhead, and profit multipliers

 

The system produces a realistic fabrication and repair cost baseline, not an academic estimate.

 

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3. Planning Integration: BoQ ↔ WBS ↔ Schedule

 

The BoQ-generated budget is mapped to the project’s WBS (Primavera or MS Project via native connectors) :

 

• Each BoQ line is tied to scheduled activities
• Duration and resource loading come from Primavera
• The result: 5D integrated planning—time, cost, quantities, resources, and method statements updated dynamically.

 

ProjectVIEW becomes the “single reality” of cost-time alignment.

 

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4. Proposal Submittal: Cost, Gantt, Risks & Alternatives

 

Once estimation is complete:

 

• ProjectVIEW generates the full proposal package (BoQ pricing, schedules, alternatives, risks, OH, profit)
• What-If bidding scenarios allow multiple cost and schedule variations for negotiation
• The final Excel/XLS submission is auto-produced for the shipowner

 

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5. Contract Management & Dynamic Change Control

 

5.1 Contract Creation

 

The awarded contract is auto-created from the budget, inheriting BoQ structure, pricing, quantities, and linked documents (drawings, specs) .

 

5.2 RFI & Change Requests

 

Changes (variations) come from:

 

• Engineering revisions
• Owner’s instructions
• RFIs
• Additional works during dry docking

 

ProjectVIEW handles these via dynamic approval workflows with client-side digital sign-off:

 

• New scope items enter directly from the Site RFI module
• Each change carries costs, schedule impact, and justification documents
• Audit trail ensures transparency

 

This protects the shipyard from scope creep, strengthens claims, and improves cash flow recovery ratios.

 

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6. Production & Fabrication Control

 

Shipyards rely heavily on accurate production control. ProjectVIEW manages:

 

6.1 Work Orders

 

Work Orders connect:

 

BoQ → Drawing → Workstation → Team → Time → Cost

 

Each WO:

 

• Shows required materials, labor, machinery
• Inherits specs, tolerances, weld procedures
• Links to supporting drawings and revision history
• Defines checklists, QA/QC requirements

 

6.2 Shop Production Monitoring

 

Daily progress reporting includes:

 

• % or quantity completion per activity
• Labor timesheets (per specialty)
• Machine usage logs
• Consumables and spare parts usage
• Subcontractor progress

 

These transactions update the Cost Control engine in real time (Budget vs Actual) .

 

6.3 Labor Productivity

 

Labor productivity dashboards correlate:

 

Actual output vs. Cost Recipe baseline Actual hours vs. Estimated hours Crew productivity per shift Delayed zones / bottlenecks

 

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7. Machinery, Tools & Yard Operations

 

7.1 Machinery Management

 

ProjectVIEW’s machinery module handles:

 

• Equipment database
• Requests & allocation
• Preventive maintenance
• Fuel consumption
• Insurance & compliance deadlines
• Cost analysis & location calendar

 

(Full lifecycle per module description) .

 

7.2 Dock, Berth & Yard Planning

 

While drydock-specific planning may require dedicated algorithms, ProjectVIEW provides:

 

• Gantt-based yard activity scheduling
• Crane allocation
• Equipment schedules
• Material staging plans
• Collision checks through workflows
• Integration with Primavera for overall dock occupancy plans

 

ProjectVIEW becomes the orchestrator of yard-wide operations.

 

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8. Procurement, Materials & Inventory

 

Shipyards rely on heavy procurement cycles. ProjectVIEW:

 

• Starts procurement from BoQ + Work Orders
• Triggers eRFQs, supplier portals, e-auctioning
• Compares quotations, generates POs automatically
• Monitors delivery, warehouse movements, batch codes, certificates
• Ensures traceability of every material to its work package

 

Materials are matched to WBS and Cost Codes, feeding real-time cost control.

 

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9. Subcontractor Management

 

From subcontract packages to certificates:

 

• Subcontracts created from PO or BoQ
• Progress measured via certificates
• Deductions, retention, penalties auto-calculated
• Changes flow back through the variation system
• Payment certification aligns with actual progress

 

This eliminates disputes and enhances cost governance.

 

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10. Cost Control, Reporting & Business Analytics

 

ProjectVIEW’s strongest differentiator is quantum cost control:

 

10.1 Real-Time Actual vs Budget

 

Every daily transaction updates:

 

• Earned value
• Commitments
• Actual costs vs baselines
• Productivity deviations

 

10.2 Role-Based Dashboards

 

Custom dashboards show:

 

• Zone/department performance
• Cost leakage
• Procurement delays
• Change order exposure
• Production bottlenecks

 

Business analytics module is included in all major shipyard implementations .

 

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11. Connected Documents: The Backbone of Transparency

 

Every step links supporting documents:

 

• Drawings & revisions
• Contracts & SCC/GCC
• Purchase Orders
• Inspection records (RFI)
• Welding logs
• QA/QC forms
• Change requests
• Certificates
• Delivery notes

 

This creates a digital audit-ready environment, critical for classification society compliance, warranty claims, owner transparency, and ISO/QHSE audits.

 

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12. Strategic Value for the Shipyard

 

Competitive Advantage

 

With ProjectVIEW:

 

• Owners see transparent progress & justified changes
• Production is predictable, costed, and controlled
• Claims are better documented and approved faster
• Yard planning is coordinated, reducing delays
• Data-driven decisions reduce rework and overruns
• Financial performance improves through accurate forecasting
• The shipyard becomes more credible, reliable, and efficient