GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Shipbuilding Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work boost productivity, satisfaction, and innovation in shipbuilding.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of shipbuilders use digital communication tools for remote project management

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34% of shipbuilding teams utilize virtual reality tools to support remote design review

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67% of shipbuilding companies report improved data sharing with remote access solutions

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49% of shipbuilding companies increased their use of cloud storage solutions to facilitate remote workflows

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46% of shipbuilders report improved documentation accuracy through remote digital workflows

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39% of shipyards plan to implement AI-driven remote monitoring systems in 2024

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57% of ship analysis teams utilize digital twin technology for remote condition monitoring

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49% of shipbuilders have adopted virtual collaboration spaces to facilitate remote teamwork

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41% of remote shipbuilding teams use project management software to coordinate tasks

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54% of shipbuilding operations leverage IoT devices for remote condition monitoring

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51% of shipbuilding companies report cost savings due to remote collaboration tools

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33% of shipyards experienced reductions in travel expenses due to remote work policies

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31% of maritime HR managers note increased recruitment opportunities due to remote work flexibility

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22% of shipbuilding projects have experienced cost overruns due to coordination issues during remote work

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58% of shipbuilding professionals believe that remote work fosters more innovative designs

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30% of shipbuilding supply chain disruptions in 2023 were attributed to remote coordination issues

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21% of shipbuilding project deadlines have been extended due to remote collaboration hurdles

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53% of shipbuilding firms see positive impacts on sustainability efforts through remote oversight of environmental measures

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29% of shipbuilding companies experienced faster decision-making processes with remote collaboration tools

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50% of shipbuilding firms have reported an increase in digital innovation driven by remote work needs

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28% of shipbuilding engineering tasks are now performed remotely, showing an increase of 9% from previous years

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43% of shipbuilding firms have increased cybersecurity investments because of remote work

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19% of shipbuilders have experienced data security breaches linked to remote work environments

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44% of shipyards see improved emergency response times through remote monitoring systems

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64% of shipyard safety training sessions are now delivered remotely

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37% of shipyard safety audits are conducted remotely using digital reporting tools

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38% of shipbuilding industry employees reported increased productivity when working remotely

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45% of shipyards adopted hybrid work models in 2023

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62% of shipbuilding managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction

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29% of shipbuilding design teams work remotely at least part of the time

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23% of shipyard workers experience challenges with remote work due to limited access to physical equipment

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36% of shipbuilding project managers feel that remote work delays project timelines

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55% of shipbuilding firms plan to expand remote work policies in the next two years

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27% of shipbuilding workers report feeling disconnected from team members when working remotely

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48% of shipyards report difficulty in maintaining quality standards with remote oversight

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41% of shipbuilding engineers work remotely at least half the time; the figure increased by 12% from 2022

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35% of remote workers in shipbuilding report challenges in accessing physical tools needed for their tasks

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54% of new hires in the shipbuilding industry in 2023 started with a hybrid work arrangement

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40% of shipbuilding apprentices have participated in remote onboarding programs in 2023

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47% of shipbuilders report improved work-life balance for remote employees

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61% of shipyard managers believe remote work can positively influence future talent attraction

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26% of shipbuilding workers experienced fatigue from prolonged screen time while working remotely

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41% of shipyards have introduced flexible remote working hours for their employees

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24% of shipbuilding companies report difficulties in maintaining team cohesion in hybrid work environments

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65% of shipbuilding HR departments believe remote work enhances inclusivity

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59% of shipbuilders feel that remote work has contributed to improved employee retention

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Key Highlights

38% of shipbuilding industry employees reported increased productivity when working remotely
45% of shipyards adopted hybrid work models in 2023
62% of shipbuilding managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
29% of shipbuilding design teams work remotely at least part of the time
51% of shipbuilding companies report cost savings due to remote collaboration tools
23% of shipyard workers experience challenges with remote work due to limited access to physical equipment
70% of shipbuilders use digital communication tools for remote project management
43% of shipbuilding firms have increased cybersecurity investments because of remote work
36% of shipbuilding project managers feel that remote work delays project timelines
55% of shipbuilding firms plan to expand remote work policies in the next two years
27% of shipbuilding workers report feeling disconnected from team members when working remotely
48% of shipyards report difficulty in maintaining quality standards with remote oversight
34% of shipbuilding teams utilize virtual reality tools to support remote design review

Sailors aren’t the only ones navigating uncharted waters—inside the shipbuilding industry, remote and hybrid work are transforming project efficiency, employee satisfaction, and cost savings, as rising numbers of professionals and companies embrace digital collaboration in 2023.

Digital Transformation and Technologies

70% of shipbuilders use digital communication tools for remote project management
34% of shipbuilding teams utilize virtual reality tools to support remote design review
67% of shipbuilding companies report improved data sharing with remote access solutions
49% of shipbuilding companies increased their use of cloud storage solutions to facilitate remote workflows
46% of shipbuilders report improved documentation accuracy through remote digital workflows
39% of shipyards plan to implement AI-driven remote monitoring systems in 2024
57% of ship analysis teams utilize digital twin technology for remote condition monitoring
49% of shipbuilders have adopted virtual collaboration spaces to facilitate remote teamwork
41% of remote shipbuilding teams use project management software to coordinate tasks
54% of shipbuilding operations leverage IoT devices for remote condition monitoring

Digital Transformation and Technologies Interpretation

As the shipbuilding industry charts a digital course with increasing reliance on virtual tools and remote workflows, it demonstrates a shipshape commitment to modernization—though the true test will be navigating the uncharted waters of AI integration and digital collaboration at scale.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings

51% of shipbuilding companies report cost savings due to remote collaboration tools
33% of shipyards experienced reductions in travel expenses due to remote work policies

Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings Interpretation

Amidst the steel and waves, shipbuilding firms are realizing that steering their teams remotely not only navigates costs effortlessly but also charts a course toward smarter, more efficient operations.

Remote Work Adoption and Impact

31% of maritime HR managers note increased recruitment opportunities due to remote work flexibility
22% of shipbuilding projects have experienced cost overruns due to coordination issues during remote work
58% of shipbuilding professionals believe that remote work fosters more innovative designs
30% of shipbuilding supply chain disruptions in 2023 were attributed to remote coordination issues
21% of shipbuilding project deadlines have been extended due to remote collaboration hurdles
53% of shipbuilding firms see positive impacts on sustainability efforts through remote oversight of environmental measures
29% of shipbuilding companies experienced faster decision-making processes with remote collaboration tools
50% of shipbuilding firms have reported an increase in digital innovation driven by remote work needs
28% of shipbuilding engineering tasks are now performed remotely, showing an increase of 9% from previous years

Remote Work Adoption and Impact Interpretation

While remote and hybrid work in shipbuilding is steering firms toward innovative design and faster decisions, it’s also navigating choppy waters with cost overruns and coordination hurdles that threaten to delay progress and raise costs, highlighting both the promise and pitfalls of digital transformation in a traditionally hands-on industry.

Security, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

43% of shipbuilding firms have increased cybersecurity investments because of remote work
19% of shipbuilders have experienced data security breaches linked to remote work environments
44% of shipyards see improved emergency response times through remote monitoring systems
64% of shipyard safety training sessions are now delivered remotely
37% of shipyard safety audits are conducted remotely using digital reporting tools

Security, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Interpretation

As shipbuilders navigate the digital seas, nearly half are bolstering cybersecurity defenses amid rising remote work challenges, while the majority are charting a course toward remote monitoring and training to keep the industry safely afloat in the modern age.

Workforce Well-being and Challenges

38% of shipbuilding industry employees reported increased productivity when working remotely
45% of shipyards adopted hybrid work models in 2023
62% of shipbuilding managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
29% of shipbuilding design teams work remotely at least part of the time
23% of shipyard workers experience challenges with remote work due to limited access to physical equipment
36% of shipbuilding project managers feel that remote work delays project timelines
55% of shipbuilding firms plan to expand remote work policies in the next two years
27% of shipbuilding workers report feeling disconnected from team members when working remotely
48% of shipyards report difficulty in maintaining quality standards with remote oversight
41% of shipbuilding engineers work remotely at least half the time; the figure increased by 12% from 2022
35% of remote workers in shipbuilding report challenges in accessing physical tools needed for their tasks
54% of new hires in the shipbuilding industry in 2023 started with a hybrid work arrangement
40% of shipbuilding apprentices have participated in remote onboarding programs in 2023
47% of shipbuilders report improved work-life balance for remote employees
61% of shipyard managers believe remote work can positively influence future talent attraction
26% of shipbuilding workers experienced fatigue from prolonged screen time while working remotely
41% of shipyards have introduced flexible remote working hours for their employees
24% of shipbuilding companies report difficulties in maintaining team cohesion in hybrid work environments
65% of shipbuilding HR departments believe remote work enhances inclusivity
59% of shipbuilders feel that remote work has contributed to improved employee retention

Workforce Well-being and Challenges Interpretation

As shipbuilders navigate the digital tides of remote and hybrid work, they chart a course toward increased productivity and satisfaction—yet still face the turbulent waters of equipment access, project delays, and team cohesion—highlighting that even in a high-tech industry, the human element remains central to smooth sailing.