Rolls-Royce Power Systems has ordered a second remote monitoring system for commissioning and testing mtu engines on tugs, workboats and ferries
Reygar will supply remote engine monitoring technology for use during vessel sea trials enabling engineers to operate outside of enginerooms during commissioning and testing, minimising their exposure to the associated safety risks.
Rolls-Royce collaborated with Reygar to upgrade the original hard-wired data logging system used by engineers to a wireless alternative for remote monitoring; for delivering engine data in full integration with Rolls-Royce’s existing data processing interface.
The first system was deployed during sea trials of yachts and commercial vessels conducted by Rolls-Royce in the UK. This technology has been deployed in Italy and will soon be implemented in the US.
“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.
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.”
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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