Shipbuilding digitalization in Russia in the worldwide trends context

Currently, digitalization is the main trend in the development of global and domestic shipbuilding. It is assumed that shipbuilding digitalization will provide the automation of production processes and qualitative transformation of approaches and management methods. The authors have investigated the shipbuilding digitalization processes in the world and in Russia and the concept of digitalization, its features in the shipbuilding industry. It has been studied positive aspects of the shipbuilding digital transformation and analyzed its negative consequences. The authors highlight the global trends defining main directions in shipbuilding digitalization, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, digital twin, blockchain, 3D printing, and the Internet of things. The advanced approaches in this area in Germany, the Republic of Korea and Australia have been presented. Special emphasis is placed on the study of digital shipbuilding features in the framework of Industry 4.0. Special attention is paid to that in Russia. The authors highlight advantages, disadvantages, and key directions in the digital Russian shipbuilding formation and development. Some recommendations have been formulated for further development and digital transformation of the domestic shipbuilding industry.