With internet
access growing its reach globally it has now found its ways to the seas. Now
the maritime world is more connected than any other with shipping companies
equipping their fleet of ships with fleet broadband. Also the industrial
internet of things has found its way to the ship too with connected sensors
that improves visibility and collect data. Data that can now be viewed in real
time and can be optimized. With the IIoT the sensors monitor everything from
the ships speed to the temperature of its cargo creating a much
optimized shopping ecosystem.
Instances
where IIoT can impact maritime operations can have a significant impact on
route optimization, maintenance costs and asset tracking. Here is a closer
look;
Route
optimization - With internet now seamen and ships no longer need to communicate
through high frequency radios to know efficient routes and avoid
collision. With the IIoT now, a ship’s
position can be tracked live and the information about its location can be sent
to other ships on the same network instantly.
Asset Tracking
- Sensors on board ships can help locate its current position and the concerned
party can track the temperature of the cargo containers too. Apart from this it
can also provide stakeholders the ability to obtain and analyze real-time data
from production warehouse to final recipients.
Equipment
monitoring - The IIoT Platform is designed to monitor expensive equipment and
help fix problems before they get out of hand. With this now one can reduce
inefficiencies, risks and overall cost. Additionally it will also provide crew
member with a means to contact land based operators.
Shipping
companies now have realized how important internet is to improve the quality of
life on board and the availability of internet on board ships also adds new
dimension to the meaning of life at sea. Which is also one of the way of
motivating the officers and crew to stay at the company for longer. Internet on
ships also means that the shipping company now can care for their ships efficiently
and run maintenance in advance to tackle unforeseen breakdowns. It also has the
effect on retaining the pool of highly qualified, trained and reliable Merchant
Marine Officers, Engineers and Crew in the fleet.
