Tag: remote surveys

Bureau Veritas, Marine Drone Services completed the first full in-water ship’s hull survey with a mini ROV on Brittany Ferries’ ship “BRETAGNE”.

In 2020, the execution of remote surveys increased exponentially, not only for activities on board vessels but also for inspection at workshops and other inspection and certification applications.

A bulk cargo carrier was recently the test site for various remote inspection techniques (RITs) that demonstrated how robotics solutions can esnure quicker, safer and more efficient ship inspections.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote surveys, which, according to RINA, is equivalent in terms of accuracy as traditional surveys.

MOL and Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. recently announced the success of a demonstration test using a made-in-Japan flying drone to inspect the hold of an MOL-operated coal carrier.

The pandemic has underlined the importance of developing common requirements for the implementation of remote survey approach as an acceptable form of intervention in some circumstances to overcome the challenges of physical attendance surveys, according to IACS.

In light of the rapid increase of remote surveys due to the COVID-19 restrictions, it is of major importance for shipowners and crew to be in compliance with class and statutory regulations, while conducting such surveys.

IACS issued its 2020 Annual Review touching upon issues like GHG emissions, remote surveys, and cyber security as well detailed technical pieces on corrosion and stability. 

In response to the impact of the pandemic to PSC activities, Tokyo MoU decided to launch remote PSC inspections as a practical alternative in the interim, where and when a normal physical PSC inspection not feasible.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd and its car carrier Orca Ace, recently gained ClassNK’s Remote Survey (RMSV) notation, which recognizes the vessel’s preparedness for implementing remote surveys.