AVEVA Marine – Hull Administration refers to the management of all data, configurations, and workflows related to the hull structure of a vessel in AVEVA Marine.
🧩 Key Responsibilities of a Hull Administrator
🏗️ 1. Hull Project Setup
- Define the hull model hierarchy (e.g., zones, panels, blocks, and assemblies).
- Configure the coordinate system, frame references, and grid layouts.
- Assign drawing and model folders for panels, plates, brackets, etc.
🧱 2. Material & Catalog Assignment
- Manage structural profiles, plates, and weld standards.
- Link hull components to specifications (e.g., material grade, thickness).
- Ensure the correct use of catalog items for class-approved structures.
📐 3. Model Integrity and Checking
- Oversee connectivity between:
- Shell plating and internal structures
- Stiffeners, girders, and brackets
- Panels and their cut-outs or penetrations
- Run validation checks for gaps, overlaps, and misalignments.
📄 4. Drawing & Template Management
- Manage:
- Shell expansion drawings
- Panel and profile drawings
- Assembly and fabrication drawings
- Maintain and assign yard-specific templates for consistent documentation.
🧾 5. Weld and Assembly Data
- Define welding rules and sequences for blocks or panels.
- Manage fit-up details, weld symbols, and assembly information for production.
📊 6. Reporting & Output Coordination
- Support generation of:
- Material take-off (MTO) reports
- Weight distribution reports
- Cutting and nesting data for steel production
🔄 7. Coordination with Other Disciplines
- Coordinate hull interfaces with:
- Pipe penetrations
- HVAC openings
- Cable trays and supports
- Collaborate with Outfitting and Structural Leads for integration.
🧠 Skills Required for Hull Administration
| Skill Area | Description |
|---|---|
| AVEVA Hull Knowledge | Deep understanding of hull modeling workflows |
| Structural Standards | Familiar with class rules (e.g., DNV, ABS, LR) |
| Drawing Production | Manage and customize hull drawing outputs |
| Steel Assembly Planning | Understand block construction and welding logic |
| Data Management | Maintain naming conventions, backups, and templates |
| Interdisciplinary Coordination | Handle cross-discipline clash checks and interfaces |
✅ Benefits of Good Hull Administration
- Ensures model accuracy and production readiness
- Reduces rework and design clashes with outfitting systems
- Helps maintain compliance with classification society standards
- Provides clean, reliable outputs for steel cutting and welding
- Supports efficient block assembly and construction planning
⚙️ Tools Often Used
- AVEVA Hull & Structural Design Modules
- AVEVA Draft (for drawing editing)
- AVEVA Report Designer (for MTOs and steel outputs)
- Catalog/Specification Editors (for steel parts)