Schiff&Hafen | Issue 06/2023
How the shipping and shipbuilding industries benefit from integrated
The open data standard Module Type Package (MTP) offers decisive added value for many industries, including shipping. Eplan software enables data to be exported with MTP formatting and further processed in automation systems. This accelerates the commissioning of ship systems and reduces downtime in ports. The use of MTP has been common in the process industry for some time. Yet an open data standard is gaining in importance in the maritime industry, too. Software provider Eplan aims to support customers across different industries in simplifying and optimising their processes....