About the client
A major Dutch shipbuilder, renowned for its contributions to the naval and offshore industry, was awarded a landmark contract for the construction of a 126-meter cable-laying vessel. The challenge? Deliver the vessel from the start of basic engineering to final handover in just 16 months—a highly ambitious timeline for a ship of this complexity.
While the shipyard had an impressive track record, it lacked a structured planning methodology for projects of this scale and complexity. Similar past projects had suffered from delays and budget overruns due to limited planning control and fragmented oversight.
The project
To ensure successful execution, EyeOn joined the project team in an interim planning role, embedding expert support to establish and execute a robust Project Planning & Control (PPC) structure.
Key activities included:
- Designing and implementing an integrated project schedule across all phases:
Basic Engineering, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Outfitting
- Setting up a structured planning progress and meeting cadence
- Introducing project progress reporting mechanisms to support early warning and control
- Facilitating clear planning responsibilities and alignment across departments
Results
Thanks to a strong partnership between EyeOn and the shipbuilder’s project team, the vessel was delivered on time, marking a major achievement given the scope and complexity of the work. This interim planning assignment not only enabled on-schedule delivery but also laid the groundwork for future projects to benefit from a more structured and proactive planning approach.
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Whether you’re scaling up planning capacity or building new structures for control, EyeOn provides hands-on expertise to help your organization stay in control—right from the start. Contact us to discuss how we can support your next critical defense project.