AN electronic checklist that collects and manages a variety of data through the use of tablet computers is now being used on initially 50 NYK-operated vessels.
This system enables efficient data management of onboard equipment and the sharing of that data with offices on land. In collaboration with other systems, this tool is expected to contribute to condition-based maintenance (CBM) as a data collection and analysis tool to enhance preventive maintenance.
The majority of engine rooms on large vessels are operated unmanned at night. Crew members are beforehand required to confirm and record items such as the temperature, pressure, vibration and leakage of equipment in accordance with a checklist containing up to 2,000 items.
Conventionally, the enormous number of checked items are recorded by hand on paper, which creates many organisational issues. For example, it is necessary to share data for some items with the office on land, and the crew must then conduct searches through large amounts of paper files to find the needed information.
To rationalise this work, NYK and MTI Co jointly developed an Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) check system that uses a tablet computer. After trials and improvement, the functions of this system were expanded to include an electronic checklist and thus manage data other than checks.
By gathering data daily about the condition of all equipment, NYK expects to achieve more advanced operational management and preventive maintenance for further CBM.
This system enables efficient data management of onboard equipment and the sharing of that data with offices on land. In collaboration with other systems, this tool is expected to contribute to condition-based maintenance (CBM) as a data collection and analysis tool to enhance preventive maintenance.
The majority of engine rooms on large vessels are operated unmanned at night. Crew members are beforehand required to confirm and record items such as the temperature, pressure, vibration and leakage of equipment in accordance with a checklist containing up to 2,000 items.
Conventionally, the enormous number of checked items are recorded by hand on paper, which creates many organisational issues. For example, it is necessary to share data for some items with the office on land, and the crew must then conduct searches through large amounts of paper files to find the needed information.
To rationalise this work, NYK and MTI Co jointly developed an Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) check system that uses a tablet computer. After trials and improvement, the functions of this system were expanded to include an electronic checklist and thus manage data other than checks.
By gathering data daily about the condition of all equipment, NYK expects to achieve more advanced operational management and preventive maintenance for further CBM.