- NYK Line (NYK) and MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI) filed a patent application for a technology for transporting reduced iron by bulk carriers.
- This technology is a single system that integrates multiple technologies and facilitates safer and higher-quality marine transportation of reduced iron, which can be challenging to control in terms of safety and quality.
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Line (NYK) and tech solutions provider MTI have jointly filed a patent application for an advanced technology designed to improve the safety and quality of reduced iron transportation through bulk carriers.
This integrated system combines various technologies to facilitate safer marine transportation of reduced iron.
NYK and MTI Innovate Iron Shipping
The technology deploys Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to collect and remotely monitor environmental data such as temperature, humidity and oxygen within the ship’s holds in real-time. This reduces the risk of cargo damage and limits the need for crew members to enter the holds to check on cargo conditions, preventing accidents and human error incidents.
Machine learning is utilised to estimate the environment in the hold during voyages, considering factors such as the ship’s specifications, operational data, and initial cargo information. This predictive approach aids in planning and executing safer shipping operations, the firms said.
The onboard display system provides critical information to assist in making decisions related to hold safety. It will show environmental data and suggest specific countermeasures, such as ventilation and inert gas injection, to maintain the safety of both cargo and crew.
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