Next-Gen monitoring system for bridge systems

NSSLGlobal has introduced SmartHub, a groundbreaking condition-based monitoring solution designed to revolutionize bridge systems maintenance on vessels. This innovative system promises to enhance uptime, cut costs, and minimize the need for costly shipboard visits from engineers. The launch of SmartHub at SMM, Hamburg, will showcase its capabilities, which are completely vendor-agnostic and cater to the needs of vessel owners and operators.

Built upon NSSLGlobal's extensive maritime solution expertise, spanning nearly six decades, SmartHub monitors a wide range of critical systems, including radar, GPS, ECDIS, Speed Logs, and more. Employing advanced machine learning algorithms, the system swiftly identifies the root cause of issues without the need for extensive intervention or the presence of an engineer onboard.

Data is transmitted via onboard satellite connections to NSSLGlobal's centralized portal, enabling the early detection of problems and their prompt resolution to prevent any serious operational impact.

The significance of SmartHub lies in its ability to enable early intervention, as a single failure in one system can trigger multiple failures in others, potentially leading to significant problems. For instance, a malfunctioning gyrocompass could adversely affect the performance of the ECDIS, TVRO, VSAT, and other vital systems. Unlike onboard machinery, bridge systems have not typically been monitored remotely, but with SmartHub, this capability is now within reach for vessel owners and operators.

Early detection of issues through SmartHub ensures that engineers are equipped with the right parts, enabling first-time fixes and streamlining efficiency. This approach not only reduces maintenance costs but also contributes to greater sustainability, as it minimizes the frequency of shipboard maintenance operations. According to Paul Rutherford, Global Service Engineering Director at NSSLGlobal, "SmartHub is a major advance in efficiency and sustainability for vessel owners and operators in a highly competitive global market where every second of uptime counts."

This advanced customer-focused solution, complemented by Smart Maintenance contracts, underscores NSSLGlobal's expertise in providing real value to its customers.