The First Autonomous Ship-Engineering Ecosystem

AI Agents + Blockchain Verification = Trust & Efficiency

Distordia Labs is pioneering AI-governed maritime design where specialized AI agents perform engineering tasks, coordinate across disciplines, and verify their work on the Nexus blockchain. We're creating the future of ship engineering β€” autonomous, verifiable, and data-driven.

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Time Saved on Verification
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Audit Trail Transparency
Multi-Agent
Coordination System

The Engineering Challenge

Modern ship design is complex, fragmented, and verification-heavy. We're solving the fundamental issues that cost the maritime industry billions annually.

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Siloed Disciplines

Naval architecture, piping, HVAC, electrical, and structural engineering work in isolation. Design conflicts emerge late in the process, requiring costly rework and delays.

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Integration Conflicts

Multi-disciplinary ship design suffers from spatial clashes, interface mismatches, and incompatible specifications. Detection happens manually, often too late.

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Data Fragmentation

Engineering data exists across multiple formats, tools, and systems. No unified, machine-readable representation of vessel knowledge exists for AI consumption.

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Verification Overhead

Manual verification and change management consume 30-40% of project time. Every design iteration requires extensive human review and validation across disciplines.

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Lack of Provenance

Design decisions lack traceable, immutable audit trails. Why was a choice made? Who approved it? When did it change? These questions often have no verifiable answers.

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Trust Barriers

Traditional AI systems operate as black boxes. Engineering firms need verifiable, explainable AI with clear accountability and audit trails for mission-critical designs.

Our Research Focus

We're developing the foundational technologies for autonomous ship engineeringβ€”from specialized AI agents to blockchain-verified design governance.

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AI Agents for Engineering (AIA)

Specialized AI models trained to perform specific engineering tasksβ€”pipe routing, cable tray layout, HVAC optimization, structural analysis. Each agent is an expert in its domain, capable of autonomous design work within defined parameters.

  • Domain Expertise: Trained on discipline-specific standards (ISO, IACS, DNV)
  • Rule Compliance: Built-in class society and regulatory rule checking
  • Optimization: Automated design optimization for cost, weight, and efficiency
  • Explainability: Every design decision includes rationale and constraints
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Design Authority Agent (DAA)

The orchestrator that coordinates multiple discipline-specific AI agents. The DAA manages task allocation, validates cross-discipline interfaces, resolves conflicts, and ensures overall design coherence and compliance.

  • Multi-Agent Orchestration: Coordinates 5-15 specialized AIAs per project
  • Conflict Resolution: Detects and resolves spatial and functional conflicts
  • Validation Pipeline: Multi-stage verification of all AIA outputs
  • Human Oversight: Escalates critical decisions to human design authority
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Interface Control Contracts (ICC)

Formal, machine-readable contracts that define spatial, service, and performance interfaces between engineering disciplines. ICCs are the "API contracts" of ship designβ€”they specify what each discipline must provide and respect.

  • Spatial Boundaries: Defined envelopes and clearances between systems
  • Service Requirements: Power, flow rates, pressure, cooling specifications
  • Performance Guarantees: Weight, efficiency, redundancy requirements
  • Automated Verification: Continuous validation of ICC compliance
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Engineering Knowledge Graphs

Unified vessel data representation combining ISO 15926 (process plant data), AP242 (CAD/CAM), and SFI Group System (ship function). Creates a single, machine-readable knowledge base that AI agents can query, update, and reason over.

  • Standard Integration: Bridges multiple maritime and engineering ontologies
  • Semantic Queries: AI agents can ask complex questions about design state
  • Version Control: Full history of every design entity and relationship
  • Real-time Sync: All agents work from consistent, up-to-date knowledge
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Hybrid On-Chain Governance

Nexus blockchain integration provides immutable audit trails, verifiable AI agent identity, smart contract-based task escrow, and quantum-resistant design provenance. Humans and AI agents both operate on-chain with full accountability.

  • Immutable Logs: Every design action recorded on Nexus ledger
  • Agent Identity: Cryptographic identity for each AI and human participant
  • Smart Escrow: Payment released upon verified task completion
  • Quantum Security: Future-proof cryptography via Nexus architecture

The Platform Architecture

An integrated ecosystem where human engineers, AI agents, validators, and blockchain infrastructure work together seamlessly.

Human Interface
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Engineering Dashboard
Task management, review, approval
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3D Design Viewer
Visual diff, conflict inspection
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Analytics & Reporting
Metrics, audits, compliance
AI Agent Layer
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Design Authority Agent
Orchestration & validation
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Discipline AIAs
Piping, HVAC, electrical, structural
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Validator Agents
Rule checking, verification
Data & Knowledge Layer
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Knowledge Graph
Unified vessel data model
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ICC Registry
Interface contracts & rules
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Standard Libraries
ISO, IACS, DNV rules
Blockchain Layer
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Nexus Ledger
Immutable audit trail
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Identity & Access
Agent & human authentication
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Smart Escrow
Task-based payments

Key Platform Capabilities

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Immutable Task Logs

Every design action recorded with timestamp, agent ID, and rationale

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3D Visual Diff

Compare design iterations, highlight changes, review conflicts visually

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On-Chain Attestation

Cryptographic proof of design approval and compliance verification

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Automated Payment

Smart contracts release payment upon verified task completion

Research Roadmap 2025–2035

A decade-long vision to transform ship engineering from manual, fragmented workflows to autonomous, verifiable design synthesis.

2025–2026

Foundation & Pilots

  • Launch "Design Ledger" for on-chain release tracking
  • Deploy single-discipline AIA pilots (piping, HVAC)
  • Knowledge graph MVP with ISO 15926 integration
  • First ICC implementations in pilot projects
  • Establish partnerships with 2-3 shipyards
2027–2028

Multi-Agent Orchestration

  • Design Authority Agent (DAA) production release
  • Coordinate 5+ discipline AIAs in real projects
  • Automated clash detection and resolution
  • Nexus integration for full audit trails
  • Academic research partnerships established
2029–2030

Automated Verification

  • AI-driven class rule checking (DNV, Lloyd's, ABS)
  • Automated compliance reporting and documentation
  • Validator agent marketplace launch
  • 30%+ reduction in verification time demonstrated
  • Expand to 10+ shipyards and engineering firms
2031–2033

Full Multi-Agent Coordination

  • All major ship systems under AI orchestration
  • Real-time cross-discipline optimization
  • Quantum-resistant provenance via Nexus
  • International standard proposals (ISO, IMO)
  • Platform adopted by major classification societies
2034–2035

Autonomous Vessel Synthesis

  • Requirement β†’ verified design fully automated
  • AI generates complete ship designs from specifications
  • Human engineers focus on creative and strategic decisions
  • Global network of AI agents and validators
  • New paradigm: Engineering as orchestration, not drafting

Current Projects

Active research initiatives and pilot programs underway in 2025.

Active Development

Design Ledger

On-chain tracking of design releases, change orders, and approval workflows. Every design iteration recorded on Nexus with cryptographic proof of authorship and approval.

Blockchain Audit Trail Provenance
Partners: 2 shipyards, 1 classification society
Prototype Phase

Multi-Discipline AI Orchestrator

Early version of the Design Authority Agent coordinating piping and HVAC AIAs. Testing conflict detection, ICC validation, and automated resolution strategies in controlled environments.

AI Agents Orchestration DAA
Partners: University research lab, engineering firm
Research

Knowledge Graph Standardization

Collaborative effort to unify maritime engineering ontologies. Integrating ISO 15926, AP242, and SFI into a coherent graph schema that AI agents can consume and update.

Knowledge Graphs Standards Ontology
Partners: 3 shipyards, standards bodies
Partnership Development

Classification & Academic Collaboration

Building relationships with major classification societies (DNV, Lloyd's, ABS) and universities for rule formalization, validation research, and data sharing agreements.

Partnerships Validation Research
Partners: Classification societies, 2 universities

Opportunities for Collaboration

We're seeking partners across the maritime ecosystem to accelerate AI-driven ship engineering.

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Shipyards & OEMs

Join our pilot programs to test AI agents and blockchain verification in real projects. Early adopters gain competitive advantage and shape the platform's development.

  • Pilot program participation
  • Custom AIA development for your workflows
  • Data privacy and IP protection guaranteed
  • Reduced licensing during pilot phase
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Universities & Research Institutions

Collaborate on fundamental research in AI orchestration, knowledge graphs, and verification methods. Co-publish findings and contribute to open standards.

  • Joint research projects and papers
  • Access to anonymized industry data
  • Graduate student internship programs
  • Open-source contributions to core technologies
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Investors & Strategic Partners

Fund development of specific AI marketplace modules, validation tools, or industry integrations. ROI through licensing, transaction fees, and equity participation.

  • Equity and revenue-sharing opportunities
  • Strategic advisory board positions
  • Priority access to new capabilities
  • Detailed financial and technical projections
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Classification Societies

Partner on formalizing class rules for AI consumption, developing automated compliance checking, and establishing new certification frameworks for AI-designed vessels.

  • Rule digitization and formalization
  • Automated compliance verification
  • Co-development of AI certification standards
  • Shared validator agent revenue models

Ready to Transform Maritime Engineering?

Let's discuss how we can work together to build the future of ship design.