SE Based Development Framework for Changeable Maritime Systems

Maritime vessels are complex systems that generate and require the utilization of large amounts of data for maximum efficiency. However, integrating different knowledge and data into the decision-making process during the design process remains a challenge. To address this problem, a development framework to support changeability for next generation vessels is proposed using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated SysML diagrams. This framework incorporates literature and industry interviews and can be integrated into the Systems Engineering development approach to improve decision-making through the inclusion of feedback loops. The contribution of this paper is the establishment of a development framework for incorporating change into the design, development, and deployment of next-generation vessels.