Addressing further strict control of alcohol onboard vessels, “K” LINE Installs Alcohol Detector Linked to Smartphone Onboard Fleet Vessels, says a press release published on their website.
Strict alcohol management
“K” LINE says, “We have been endeavoring to achieve safe navigation through strict alcohol management onboard. As a further step, we have started to install alcohol detector linked to smartphone, developed by the system development company “Pai-R Co., Ltd.,” to vessels under the management of “K” LINE group company in order to further strengthen management in our efforts to successfully achieve promotion of safe navigation.”
How does the detector work?
- An alcohol detector is connected to the smartphone to launch the dedicated application, then one blows into the detector.
- The face photo of subject being tested is automatically taken and sent to the cloud on shore via satellite communication along with the test result.
- This detection data is saved and managed by the shore server and can be accessed and confirmed by management on the vessel as well as in the shore office.
- In case alcohol is detected, an alert e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address that will enable monitoring the alcohol test onboard the vessel in real time.
Onboard Work Style Reform
With the introduction of this system, “K” LINE expects to have the advantage in
- further enhancement of alcohol management and
- reduction in workload
that will contribute to Work Style Reform onboard vessels compared to previous alcohol test methods. Earlier test methods used simple alcohol detectors and managing the record of test results by ship’s crew.
Company said that the installation will continue with the target of having them installed in all “K” LINE managed vessels during the first half of the year 2020.
Technology for better service
“K” LINE is aiming to introduce new technology, improve high-value-added transportation services and obtain the best possible satisfaction and reliability from esteemed customers.
“We are dedicated to continuing to seek the best as well as the safest services through strong cooperation and alliances with multiple business partners across various and different fields.”
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Source: KLINE
