Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced intent to install the “ClassNK CMAXS”, a next-generation engine status monitoring system developed by ClassNK, on two newbuilding vessels. The system is now installed on a total of six MOL-operated ships.
The two ships are installed with CMAXS e-GICSX, a system which monitors electrically controlled main engine supplied by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, and CMAXS LC-A for auxiliary engines supplied by DAIHATSU DIESEL. Both CMAXS systems operate simultaneously, gathering information from VDR, data logger and main engine.
This information (Big Data) is consolidated on a common platform for analysis and the potential future improvement. The common platform also allows the user to clarify results of machinery diagnostics and troubleshooting using a common interface.
ClassNK CMAXS utilizes sensor data acquired from data logger and VDR among others, and offers diagnoses of onboard machinery and equipment to enable conidition monitoring maintenance and avoid unnecessary downtime. Sensor data acquired by ClassNK CMAXS is integrated into an cloud database, CMAXS Web Service, allowing the information to be shared both on board and on shore.
A support service is also available for shipping companies and crew for CMAXS functions and remote monitoring by machinery manufacturers through CMAXS Web Service.
The system was developed in partnership with DIESEL UNITED, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, MAKITA CORPORATION, DAIHATSU DIESEL, and Naniwa Pump.
The CMAXS installation is part of the “ISHIN NEXT ~ MOL Smart Ship Project”, announced in November 2016. Under the initiative, MOL is collecting and centralizing big data on board its operated vessels, with the goal of establishing an integrated vessel operation support network that allows timely analysis of results on shore and at sea through marine onboard broadband systems. This network aims to support vessel operation, reduce environmental impact, improve efficient navigation, and streamline vessel management, in addition to other benefits.
