To address these risks, AST Reygar’s BareFLEET Vessel Motion Monitoring System (VMMS) technology offers a highly effective solution for impact force monitoring. By utilising sensitive motion sensors, BareFLEET detects impacts as they occur, and measures their severity, giving fleet operators invaluable insights into their vessel’s performance and safety.
How BareFLEET Enhances Safety
When a vessel experiences a collision or hard impact, operators are often left with little or no information about the circumstances surrounding the incident. They may not even be aware an impact took place. BareFLEET’s VMMS technology not only identifies when and where these impacts occurred, but also provides detailed data on the vessel’s speed, course, and engine RPM at the time. This real-time, accurate data, allows operators to make swift, informed decisions, mitigating further risks and ensuring timely interventions.
Live Alerts and Reporting
BareFLEET offers real-time email alerts when significant impacts are detected, allowing for immediate response to critical situations. In addition to live notifications, daily reports provide a comprehensive overview, flagging any hard impacts for review. These insights are invaluable for assessing the severity of impacts, allowing fleet managers to make operational adjustments where necessary.
Key Applications: Offshore Wind Industry and Tugboats
BareFLEET’s impact force monitoring is widely used within the offshore wind Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) industry, where hard impacts against wind turbine towers and Service Operations Vessels (SOVs) can have serious consequences. The system helps reduce the risk of damage to both vessels and turbine towers, as well as injuries to crew members and wind turbine technicians during such operations.
Tugboat operators can also benefit from impact monitoring, particularly when pushing against large vessels. The technology detects any sudden forces exerted during these operations, helping crews refine their manoeuvres to avoid accidents. In worst-case scenarios, BareFLEET can even detect accidental collisions, allowing operators to learn lessons from the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Enhancing Crew Behaviour and Safety
One of the key advantages of impact force monitoring, is its ability to positively influence crew behaviour. With the knowledge that vessel impacts are being reported on in real-time, crews are more likely to operate with greater caution, contributing to a safer and more controlled working environment. By reducing the likelihood of hard impacts, operators can minimise potential injuries, equipment damage, and costly downtime.
Comprehensive Monitoring Capabilities
In addition to impact force monitoring, BareFLEET’s VMMS offers a suite of features to help ensure overall vessel performance and crew safety. The system can measure crew whole-body vibration, as well as vessel roll, pitch, and heave motions, providing a detailed view of the crew environment and vessel’s operating conditions. This data helps operators identify areas for improvement and refine vessel operations to further enhance safety and comfort onboard.
Conclusion
AST Reygar’s BareFLEET VMMS is a vital tool for modern fleet operators, providing not only real-time impact force monitoring, but also a comprehensive view of vessel motions and crew wellbeing. By embracing this technology, operators in industries such as offshore wind and towing, can safeguard both their vessels and their crews, minimising risks and ensuring the smooth and safe operation of their fleets.
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