Title: Knowledge transfer in shipbuilding projects: a study of facilitating mechanisms

Authors: Hans Solli-Sæther; Jan Terje Karlsen

Addresses: Norwegian School of Management, Nydalsveien 37, 0442 Oslo, Norway. ' Norwegian School of Management, Nydalsveien 37, 0442 Oslo, Norway

Abstract: This research provides insight into the important role of experienced sailing officers in shipbuilding projects. The aim of this exploratory case study was to develop an understanding of mechanisms used to facilitate knowledge transfer. We identify five shipbuilding phases as scoping, specification, negotiation, construction and acceptance testing. Further we identify the important role of experienced sailing officers in knowledge transfer between ship owner, shipyard, and the shipbuilding project. The original value of the paper is the use of knowledge management theory to extend the scientific research and theory of shipbuilding and to inform project managers on knowledge transfer mechanisms.

Keywords: shipbuilding projects; knowledge transfer mechanisms; project management; knowledge management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2012.048224

International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 2012 Vol.4 No.3, pp.256 - 271

Received: 12 Oct 2010
Accepted: 06 Dec 2010
Published online: 16 Aug 2014 *

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