Stricter environmental/safety regulations and increasingly customized functional requirements have been driving the demand for more complex vessels. This wave of complexity is hitting the shop floor just as increased competition and rising economic uncertainty are forcing shipyards to reduce their production costs and time-to-market. Shipyards must deliver on spec, on time, and on budget. How can shipbuilders keep reducing production costs without compromising quality? Digital ship construction software enables shipbuilders to leverage digital twin technology.