The VIV Workflow
We don’t just draw boats. We validate ideas, integrate systems, and verify compliance in three iterative loops. Here is how your project moves from a napkin sketch to a certified vessel.
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✏️ Phase 1: THE VALIDATION LOOP
Focus: Concept & Feasibility
The Goal: To answer the question: "Are we designing the right boat?" In this stage, we iterate between your vision (Design) and physical laws (Naval Architecture) until we achieve a viable concept.
Discovery & Brief: Understanding your specific needs (navigation area, speed, budget).
Sketching & Styling: Defining the visual identity and profile of the vessel. High-end rendering (images and video) to align stakeholders and investors.
General Arrangement (GA): Ergonomic and functional spatial planning optimized for crew efficiency and passenger comfort.
Physics Check: Even at this early stage, we perform preliminary hydrostatic calculations and power/speed estimation.
🔁 The Loop: If the boat looks beautiful but requires an engine that exceeds the budget -> we go back to the drawing board.
✅ Exit Criteria: An approved "General Arrangement" (GA) plan and confirmed technical parameters.
📐 Phase 2: THE INTEGRATION LOOP
Focus: Modeling & Structure
The Goal: To answer the question: "Will the systems work together?" Here we create a Digital Twin. This is not just a pretty picture, but a buildable construction plan.
Hull Form Optimization: Finalizing the hull shape for maximum efficiency and seakeeping comfort.
Structural Core: Embedding structural elements (ISO 12215) directly into the 3D model.
Systems Integration: Allocating space for tanks, engines, and routing to avoid spatial conflicts.
Real-Time Weight & Cost Control: Continuous tracking of weight, Center of Gravity (CG), and material costs to guarantee performance targets and budget adherence.
🔁 The Loop: If the structure interferes with the interior design -> we adjust the model immediately, virtually.
✅ Exit Criteria: A "conflict-free" 3D model, ready for the generation of production files.
🛡️ Phase 3: THE VERIFICATION LOOP
Focus: Compliance & Certification
The Goal: To answer the question: "Is it safe and legal?" Because we worked correctly in the previous phases, this stage is a straightforward documentation process, not a series of emergency changes.
Regulatory Audit: Final check against applicable standards (CE, ISO, Class Rules, IMO).
Stability Assessment: Full stability calculations (Intact & Damaged stability).
Owner’s Manual: Creation of the user manual and the Technical File.
🔁 The Loop: Liaison with the Notified Body and addressing any reviewer comments.
✅ Exit Criteria: Issuance of CE Certificate or Class Approval. You receive a complete "Ready-to-build" package.
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