Open AccessChallenges of Managing Shipyard Projects
Author(s) -
Kenneth C. Fisher
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of maritime engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.242
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1740-0716
pISSN - 1479-8751
DOI - 10.5750/ijme.v163ia4.794
Subject(s) - shipyard , variety (cybernetics) , project management , business , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering management , construction engineering , shipbuilding , engineering , process management , computer science , systems engineering , archaeology , artificial intelligence , history
Shipyard projects involving ship construction, repair, conversion and modification, along with the associated design processes, involve a wide variety of contracts. Almost always multiple contracts are part of each shipyard project. Disputes often arise when potential risks within the accomplishment of the project were not adequately addressed within the project’s contracts. Also, inconsistencies between related contracts often are the core reason for disputes. The management of projects under such circumstances constitutes a significant challenge to the success of the project. This paper identifies many of those potential risks to assist in addressing them in the contracts before the project commences.