A second remote monitoring system has been ordered by Rolls-Royce Power Systems for commissioning and testing mtu engines on tugs, workboats, and ferries, says an article published in Rivera.
Logging system
Reygar will provide remote engine monitoring technology for use during vessel sea trials. This will allow engineers to work outside of engine rooms during commissioning and testing, reducing their exposure to safety risks.
Rolls-Royce and Reygar partnered to convert engineers’ hard-wired data logging system to a wireless alternative for remote monitoring and transmitting engine data in complete interaction with Rolls-existing Royce’s data processing interface.
Technology implemented
The initial system was used during Rolls-sea Royce’s trials of yachts and commercial boats in the United Kingdom.
This technology has already been applied in Italy and will be implemented in the United States soon.
Personnel safety
“Collaboration is critical to unlock progress within the propulsion sector, and to establish the highest standards for personnel safety,” said Rolls-Royce Power Systems director for marine Darren Barnett.
“The solution we have developed together has proven successful against our objective of removing risks to our engineers,” he continued.
Commissioning process
Rolls-Royce intends to adopt remote-monitoring technology for more of its testing and commissioning needs.
“The adaptability of the system opens the door for us to scale its deployment sectorwide and integrate it as standard within our global commissioning process, realising its safety benefits across our entire maritime business,” said Mr Barnett.
“The opportunities for technology to address business and safety challenges are near limitless, and we are excited to see how our use of the system can evolve in the future.”
Robust data management
Reygar managing director Chris Huxley-Reynard expects this technology to improve safety.
“Robust data management and supporting engineering infrastructure have the potential not just to create efficiencies in routine maritime operations, but also to improve the conditions of work for the maritime workforce,” said Mr Huxley-Reynard.
“The remote engine monitoring solution we have refined together is an innovative means of addressing both safety and productivity challenges, powered by improved data capture and communications.”
“The opportunity to improve safety standards through the application of remote monitoring systems is growing, and we look forward to seeing how this takes shape going forward.”
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Source: Riviera
