Genoa Design International and atlantiq AI Launch Partnership
In a significant move following a year of rigorous validation in operational ship design workflows, Genoa Design International (Genoa), a leading detail design and 3D modelling firm in North America, has announced a multi-year partnership with Canadian technology company atlantiq AI. This partnership aims to revolutionize the ship design-to-build lifecycle with advanced AI systems.
Testing and Validation for Operational Ship Design Workflows
Shipbuilding workflows require precision, security, and accountability. Genoa and atlantiq AI have spent the past year testing and evaluating the technology within operational ship design workflows. This testing phase focused on assessing the technology’s performance against production requirements and industry standards to ensure its readiness for broader implementation.
Laurie Balan, CEO of Genoa Design, emphasized the importance of thorough testing before publicly announcing the partnership. She stated, “We wanted this announcement to be grounded in demonstrated results. What we have seen gives us confidence that AI can meaningfully improve how ship design work is performed while maintaining expert judgment, security, and responsible adoption at the core.”
Advancing Ship Design Quality and Delivery Timelines
Following successful validation, the partnership is now moving towards broader implementation across design operations. Early applications have already shown promising results in enhancing both quality and delivery timelines. Genoa is actively contributing thousands of hours from designers, technical specialists, and industry experts to ensure the technology’s development and evaluation within real-world shipbuilding environments.
Nurul Ibrahim, CEO of atlantiq AI, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to leverage Genoa’s extensive shipbuilding expertise. He stated, “Our systems are built to amplify that expertise, allowing designers and engineers more room to apply their judgment, develop and test design ideas effectively.”
AI-Enabled Efficiency in Ship Design and Engineering
The purpose-built technology facilitates complex information review, issue identification, design data management, and efficient deliverable production. All outputs undergo thorough validation processes and expert oversight to ensure adherence to industry standards. By integrating AI into the Digital Ship® platform, Genoa is furthering its long-term vision of a comprehensive digital thread that streamlines information flow from design and construction to operation, sustainment, and decommissioning.
Colin Power, Senior Director of Technology at Genoa, emphasized the practicality of AI-enabled detail and production design, stating, “Our goal is to establish a secure adoption model that provides tangible value for Genoa, our clients, and the broader shipbuilding industry.” Genoa and atlantiq AI will showcase their collaboration at DEFSEC 2026 in Halifax, Nova Scotia from October 7-8.
In conclusion, the partnership between Genoa Design International and atlantiq AI signals a significant leap forward in leveraging advanced AI systems to enhance ship design workflows and drive innovation in the maritime industry.
