Shipbuilding Project Management and Contracting MTA
Comprehensive guide to contracts, cost control, scheduling, and risk allocation in ship projects

About this book:

This comprehensive guide provides a rigorous framework for managing the complex lifecycle of shipbuilding, from initial concept and tendering to delivery and warranty. It bridges the gap between commercial contracting and technical project execution, offering a unified approach to high-stakes maritime construction. By integrating procurement strategies, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance with advanced project controls, the book serves as an essential manual for navigating the unique challenges of building sophisticated vessels like LNG carriers, cruise ships, and offshore units.

Readers will find actionable tools for every phase of the project, including detailed templates for RFPs, bid evaluation matrices, change orders, and progress measurement. The text delves into sophisticated planning methodologies such as CPM and Critical Chain, while exploring the impact of digital transformation through PLM, ERP, and Digital Twins. With dedicated chapters on dispute resolution, ethical governance, and cost control using Earned Value Management, this book provides shipowners, yard managers, and legal professionals with the structural discipline required to deliver complex newbuilds on time, on budget, and in full compliance with international standards.

What You'll Find Inside:

• Analysis of shipbuilding contracting models, including Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus, and Hybrid structures, and their respective risk allocation profiles.
• Detailed methodologies for project planning and controls using Critical Path Method (CPM), PERT, and Earned Value Management (EVM) tailored for shipyard environments.
• Comprehensive guidance on technical scope definition, requirements management, and navigating the interface with Classification Societies and Flag States.
• Practical templates and workflows for tendering, bid evaluation, change orders, early warning notices, and claims avoidance.
• Strategic insights into managing complex vessel types, including LNG carriers, cruise ships, and offshore units, from inception through warranty and closeout.

Who's It For:

This book is specifically designed for maritime project managers, contract administrators, and shipyard leadership responsible for the commercial and technical execution of newbuild projects. It is also an essential resource for shipowners' representatives, legal counsel, and maritime consultants seeking to mitigate risk and optimize cost and schedule performance. Additionally, students of naval architecture and marine engineering will benefit from the practical bridge between technical design and commercial project management.