Abstract:
This thesis studies the impact of technology on the productivity and
sustainability of a local Class ‘A’ Shipyard and focuses on a ship repair
perspective. There are different types of services in ship repair, for example,
emergency repairs, routine planned maintenance, and planned corrective
maintenance. A review on some theoretical points related with the productivity
and sustainability of ship repair services is made. Technology advancement in
shipyard related activities were discussed as part of the industry’s effort to
reduce cost, improve productivity and sustainability of shipyard. In this research
a new phenomenon, Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0, is discussed to help reshape
industry and influence the way people trade, work, learn, carry out their business
and manage their finances.
