Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 408 APRIL 2017 • FOGHORN FOGHORNFOCUS: SHIPBUILDING was on the same page and hitting the targets for the construction of on-time, on-budget, quality vessels. Called Gordhead, the software provides the ability to share drawings, specifications, schedules and other necessary information with production leaders and in turn with the craft building the vessels. With portable work tablets, each produc- tion leader is able to pull up the latest revisions o f d r a w i n g s , r e a d the contract specifications, order necessary material, review the project schedule…pretty much anything the project requires; all while being at their work site on the boat. This forward thinking approach not only aids in better communication between craft, management and customers but also makes accountability equal among all, from the production leader to the president and everyone in between, including the customer. A unique characteristic of this system is that customers are able to join in the use of Gordhead to track, in real time, the progress of their vessel. The customer representa- tive can be part of the discussions, monitor progress and even review the real-time production schedule. All issues, information and commu- nication are readily available with a click of the mouse. Each production task is tracked using Gordhead from beginning of design to delivery of the vessel. One significant advantage is that customers can be a part of the production process without actually being on the premises. In other words, the software a s s u r e s H o r i z o n ’ s customers are having their concerns addressed and their needs met quickly and efficiently. Junior Volpe, Director of Special Projects for Hornblower, uses Gordhead when Horizon is building Hornblower vessels. “I’m more comfortable as a client,” he said referring to his ability to review, in real time, all phases of construction through the technology. “[Communication] is totally open, honest and clear.” WORK BOATS. THAT WORK. MAVRIKMARINE.COM | 360.296.4051 Unsurpassed quality and attention to detail. Specializing in aluminum and steel new construction, refit & repair. Today, technology readily exists that makes it easy to solve the problems associated with lack of information sharing, such as working in a vacuum, duplication of effort, and controlling information.