Accelleron will use the cloud services of Furuno Electric Co to monitor engine and turbocharger performance, and improve maintenance
Accelleron’s Japanese joint venture, Turbo Systems United, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Furuno to access its cloud-to-cloud connectivity to support digital solutions in a key shipbuilding market.
Furuno will promote the use of Accelleron digital solutions through its open platform for ship connectivity, which uses satellite communications to transmit data from bridge systems, such as ECDIS and radar.
Accelleron’s digital solutions include Tekomar Xpert for engine optimisation and Turbo MarineCare for a data-enabled service agreement for Accelleron turbochargers.
“This agreement strengthens our collaboration with Furuno,” said Turbo Systems United executive director, senior vice president and head of new product sales Yoshimasa Wakasa.
“The synergy between Accelleron’s digital solutions and Furuno’s open platform will help customers of both companies to find greater value from their data, supporting their decarbonisation efforts and improving operational efficiency.”
Accelleron said Tekomar Xpert could be used to improve the performance of any engine and is currently installed on more than 2,400 vessels, covering around 9,700 engines.
It added Turbo MarineCare provides “financial predictability through fixed maintenance costs and a continuous warranty on standard overhaul parts, wear and tear parts and labour.”
Furuno has a leading position in the supply of marine radar systems, claiming it has more than 40% market share in the global merchant fleet.
“In recent years, value creation through co-creation and collaborative activities by companies from different industries has been progressing in the shipping industry,” said Furuno general manager for digitalisation promotion Keisuke Kitamura.
“Through this collaboration, the two companies will make maximum use of their strengths and knowledge to provide data insights to the customers.”
Accelleron said its solutions are designed for platform-neutral connectivity, helping shipowners and managers to reduce engine and turbocharger-related maintenance and costs, and lowering fuel consumption and emissions.
“Partnerships with other system providers reduce the complexity of applying digital solutions and can unlock added functionality, further helping ship operators to improve efficiency,” Accelleron said.
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