Tag: remote surveys

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.

Japanese Classification Society ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys Ver. 2.0”, including a class notation requirement for the ship with advance preparation for remote surveys.

The classification society, Bureau Veritas (BV) successfully completed an underwater remote survey using the Seasam technology eco-system from Notilo Plus onboard a Corsica linea ship.

RMI issued a Technical Circular conveying its exceptional agreement for remote surveys/sampling to be conducted onboard RMI-flagged vessels with respect to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) required under EU Regulation 1257/2013, when, due to COVID-19 restrictions, onboard attendance is not possible.