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NeuralShipper: Generative AI for the Next Generation of Ship Design and Manufacturing
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- Sep 12, 2026
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CDFAM Computational Design Symposium — Barcelona 2026 Shahroz Khan · Compute Maritime Water transport, which accounts for approximately 90% of global trade, is essential to economic growth but poses a significant environmental challenge. In 2020, shipping emitted 1.4 billion tonnes of CO₂, nearly 3% of global emissions. Without decisive action, this figure could rise to 18% by 2050. To address this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is increasing regulatory and financial pressure on industry stakeholders to cut emissions by at least 40% by 2030 through the adoption of innovative technologies. Achieving these targets requires optimising vessel performance from design through to operation. In fact, 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage, making it the most effective point for influencing a ship’s environmental footprint. Experienced shipbuilders recognise that design and engineering decisions made at this stage affect 85% of total construction costs and approximately 90% of overall vessel performance. However, the maritime industry is often perceived as conservative compared to other transport sectors such as automotive and aerospace. Existing design practices are not suited to developing tools that enable true innovation. This is where Compute Maritime enters the picture, offering AI-powered design tools and data-driven solutions for maritime sustainability. Our flagship product, NeuralShipper, is the world’s first generative AI co-pilot for the design, optimisation, and simulation of maritime systems. It can handle everything from ship hulls and propellers to hydrofoils and rudders, all within a single platform. Unlike conventional tools, which are often restricted to specific ship types, NeuralShipper is universally adapt…