Assistance for small shipyards

Section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting, including through the acquisition of advanced digital manufacturing capabilities, after improvements; and (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting, including digital training technologies, after training; and (2) in subsection (h)— (A) by striking Small shipyard defined and all that follows through the term and inserting the following: Definitions.— In this section: (1) Small shipyard The term; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Advanced digital manufacturing capabilities The term advanced digital manufacturing capabilities means commercially available integrated software and hardware used to plan, design, schedule, execute, and assure quality in ship construction and repair, including— (A) product lifestyle management; (B) 3-dimensional computer aided design; (C) computer aided manufacturing; (D) manufacturing execution systems; (E) quality management systems; (F) digital twin and internet of things sensors and gateways; (G) automation systems; (H) open data standards for interoperability; (I) cybersecurity controls; and (J) integration, commissioning, and data-migration services necessary for operational use. (3) Digital training technologies The term digital training technologies means the use of digital tools and platforms, such as simulation, augmented or virtual reality, digital work instructions, e-learning, and learning management systems, to deliver and assess training in shipbuilding and ship repair competencies..

(a) In general Section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting, including through the acquisition of advanced digital manufacturing capabilities, after improvements; and (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting, including digital training technologies, after training; and (2) in subsection (h)— (A) by striking Small shipyard defined and all that follows through the term and inserting the following: Definitions.— In this section: (1) Small shipyard The term; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (2) Advanced digital manufacturing capabilities The term advanced digital manufacturing capabilities means commercially available integrated software and hardware used to plan, design, schedule, execute, and assure quality in ship construction and repair, including— (A) product lifestyle management; (B) 3-dimensional computer aided design; (C) computer aided manufacturing; (D) manufacturing execution systems; (E) quality management systems; (F) digital twin and internet of things sensors and gateways; (G) automation systems; (H) open data standards for interoperability; (I) cybersecurity controls; and (J) integration, commissioning, and data-migration services necessary for operational use. (3) Digital training technologies The term digital training technologies means the use of digital tools and platforms, such as simulation, augmented or virtual reality, digital work instructions, e-learning, and learning management systems, to deliver and assess training in shipbuilding and ship repair competencies.. (b) Technical amendment The chapter heading for chapter 541 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking Miscellaneous and inserting Small Shipyard Grant Program.