Session: 06-17-02 AI Technology for Ocean Engineering

Submission Number: 158330

Applications of LLMs in Offshore Engineering Consulting and Design: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions 

The rapid development of large language models (LLMs) has brought new opportunities to the marine engineering consulting and design industry. This paper aims to explore the specific application scenarios and potential value of LLMs in this field. First, combined with the multidisciplinary characteristics of marine engineering, the role of LLMs in knowledge management, technical document generation, design optimization and decision support is analyzed. For example, through natural language processing technology, LLMs can efficiently process design specifications, standards and historical engineering data, and provide fast and accurate query services. At the same time, its powerful language generation ability can assist in the preparation of complex engineering reports, design specifications and bidding documents, thereby improving work efficiency. In addition, LLMs can also provide innovative design suggestions by learning from the company's existing experience and industry data to ensure the optimization of complex engineering solutions. In engineering consulting services, LLMs can support cross-team collaboration, promote knowledge sharing and reduce communication costs. However, this paper also discusses its challenges in professionalism, data privacy and reliability of use, and proposes targeted solutions. Through the analysis of actual cases, this paper verifies the significant advantages of LLMs in improving productivity, optimizing design processes and reducing costs, indicating that its application potential in marine engineering consulting and design companies is serious.

Presenting Author: Yong He IKM Ocean Design AS

Presenting Author Biography: With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, I am a seasoned structural engineer specializing in subsea systems, pipeline, and riser design and analysis. My expertise spans complex offshore engineering projects, ensuring robust and reliable solutions for challenging environments.

In addition to my engineering background, I have embraced data science to drive innovation and efficiency in the industry. By combining domain knowledge with advanced analytics, I aim to optimize design processes, enhance decision-making, and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

I hold a PhD in Structural Engineering, and throughout my career, I have contributed to numerous projects, providing technical leadership and in-depth analysis to solve critical engineering challenges.