Blueprint: Shipyard Management with DANAOS ProjectVIEW ERP

December 8, 2025

// Insights

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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

ProjectVIEW ERP increases revenue potential, improves service quality, and differentiates the yard from global competitors.