According to a recent statement, ABS and P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) have agreed to a pioneering condition-based class (CBC) pilot project for the platform supply vessel (PSV), DMS Courageous. It is said that this three-phase agreement paves the way for a transformation from calendar-based to condition-based classification.
Delivered in three progressive phases, the project focuses initially on improving alternative means of compliance verification; expanding and evolving to apply remote survey techniques; and ultimately leveraging predictive capabilities to transform the Class process and create efficiencies in onboard surveys.
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It is said that this historic agreement will see the vessel become the first to utilize ABS Nautical Systems as the computerized maintenance management system to transmit planned maintenance data and condition-based maintenance activities to ABS, for potentially crediting class survey requirements.
The ABS CBC will enable less intrusive surveys of hull and machinery systems through alternative means of verification of compliance to specific survey requirements.
What is more, this technology will not only allow POML to further streamline its maintenance and management organization to reduce OPEX but will also improve processes through leveraging new technologies.
Martin Helweg, Chief Operating Officer of P&O Maritime Logistics, commented that “a cardinal element to our future is our continued disruption of the segments in which we operate – pushing ourselves to implement solutions which challenge conventional thinking methods. Our customer demands are increasingly shifting towards advanced services, and in response we began to digitize aspects of our service offering to optimize the supply chain. Through partnerships with companies like ABS, we continue to offer and deliver a difference which drives value for our customers.”
Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO stated that
We are taking bold steps today that demonstrate the evolution of maritime safety in a digital world. Not only does this show how we are leading the industry in delivering next generation services, it underscores our commitment to harnessing the potential of digital technologies for the benefit of our clients and members.
The DMS Courageous project utilizes ABS’ Remote Survey offerings and the ABS Guide on Smart Function for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units which introduced the industry’s first notations on Smart technology applications. Thus, supporting the development of condition-based approaches to enhance safety and increase vessel operating time.
It isn’t long ago since the Classification Society ClassNK has concluded a joint research agreement for developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM); a new maintenance and management system to be used for the machineries of autonomous ships, as well as to further establish a new classification survey scheme based on CBM.
The classification society hoped to apply the outcomes of the joint research to establish a new classification survey scheme based on CBM. It is lastly added that ClassNK will continue to support such initiatives of the industry and construct a more efficient survey scheme through the use of digital technology.
