Concurrent Technical Session 6A: Harnessing Digital Twins for Vessel Efficiency
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Location Name
Lecture Theatre
Description
Digital twins are virtual representations of physical assets, processes, or systems that maintain real-time synchronization with their physical counterparts. By integrating data, simulation, and visualization technologies, they bridge the physical and digital worlds to deliver actionable insights for improved decision-making, forecasting, and lifecycle management. These capabilities make digital twins indispensable for complex, large-scale projects in sectors such as maritime design, infrastructure, environmental management, and defense. A digital twin is not a single product but a composite system comprising interconnected components. Databases store and manage extensive datasets, simulations replicate physical behaviors in virtual environments, and visualization tools provide interactive interfaces for analysis and collaboration. Together, these elements enable continuous monitoring, predictive modeling, and optimization throughout the lifecycle of the target entity. BMT has developed a suite of digital twin solutions tailored to diverse operational needs. BMT DEEP facilitates data integration and AI-driven insights, BMT REMBRANDT delivers advanced navigation simulation, BMT ENGAGE supports immersive VR-based training, and BMT RAMtr@ck enables fleet lifecycle management. These tools exemplify practical applications of digital twins across maritime and infrastructure domains, demonstrating their role in enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The impact of digital twins extends beyond theoretical frameworks into real-world operations. They are actively deployed in offshore infrastructure, ports, urban services, vessel performance optimization, and environmental monitoring. By providing dynamic, data-driven insights, digital twins empower stakeholders to anticipate challenges, optimize resources, and make informed decisions in complex systems. This paper explores the architecture, components, and applications of digital twins, highlighting BMT’s contributions and the transformative potential of these technologies in shaping future operational paradigms.