Experiences from the international MBSE project for the specification and risk management of a remote-controlled, autonomous offshore crane

PALFINGER is introducing step by step various systems engineering methods and tools throughout the company, with a clear focus on customized, lean solutions. In this presentation, the approach is presented using the example of an ongoing development project for several remote-controlled, electric offshore cranes, which are being developed in collaboration with the development partner Optilift and the client. First, stakeholders and their use cases are created and requirements are derived in a traceable manner. The system architecture is then developed and risk analyses are carried out. A semantically lean but comprehensive model in the MBSE tool iQUAVIS serves as the basis for joint development, coordination and documentation. An element library supports the efficient creation and management of different crane variants and risk analyses. The modeling approach was constantly improved through continuous feedback from the project participants, which led to a considerable reduction in the amount of documentation required. Due to the positive experience gained, the methodology will be used as a standard for other projects in the marine sector in the future and is also being used increasingly widely at PALFINGER.