DIGITAL SENSING IN MARITIME SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Maritime shipping industry is constantly changing and adapting the needs of commercial marketplace, so that it can become more competitive and cost effective. Shipping industry is a huge and complex industry, which is continually getting affected by global trends and technological advancements, materials and fuels.
What is Digital Sensing?
In simple words, digital sensing is the technology for monitoring the ship operations and performance.
It will no longer be necessary to repeatedly visit remote locations in order to upload data or collect samples for analysis, as data will be collected autonomously by the deployment of a network of remote sensors capable of remote communication and data transmission in real time.
To be specific, the following are the top 9 sensors on a ship:
- Speed log
- Echo Sounder
- RPM and Torque meter
- Shaft Motor
- Thrust Meter
- Rudder Indicator
- Stabilizer Fins
- Wind Anemometer
- GPS
This technology will provide adequate data that will be essential in transferring, storing and analysing. Moreover, it will improve the operation and maintenance of ships. Combined with other technologies, digital sensors will become a powerful tool for commercial shipping.