Ship automation: good for ships and the environment
A ship that is unable to operate costs its owner a lot of money. As does a ship that is not allowed to operate.
In this episode of Impulse – the ifm show, we explain how effective condition monitoring of ship engines can be achieved. Together with our external experts from H&H Engineering, we also show how SCR systems can reduce NOx emissions by means of sensors – and thus open the way for ships to enter protected waters.
Topics of this edition
- Overview: To what extent are ships already automated today? Where is the use of sensors particularly useful and how does ifm support the shipping industry with automation? (00:00 – 03:28)
- Insight I: How do conventional maintenance approaches differ from modern condition monitoring? What are the advantages of using sensors and how easy is it to retrofit automation in existing ships? (03:29 – 11:41)
- Application: Norwind Offshore is equipping its modern fleet of ships with SCR systems in order to be able to transport maintenance personnel to offshore wind farms in the North Sea, an emission control area (ECA). On board: sensors from ifm. (11:42 – 14:36)
- Insight II: Jürgen Müller from H&H Engineering explains the economic and ecological benefits of SCR systems and reveals how much social costs can be saved by reducing NOx emissions. He also provides an outlook on the future development of the shipping industry with regard to ecological aspects. (14:37 – 24:20)
Host
Guests
Jürgen Müller is Managing Director of H+H Engineering & Service GmbH and has over 25 years of experience. From his start as a PLC programmer and commissioning engineer to his current position as Managing Director, he has always been committed to providing excellent customer service and remaining open to new technologies.
In the marine sector, he is mainly responsible for the sale of SCR systems. New rules and regulations as well as necessary certifications require close communication with authorities, IMO representatives and classification societies such as DNV or LR. He is passionate about making shipping more environmentally friendly. Fair cooperation and a strong network are particularly important to him.
Rizwan Ahmed is a highly experienced engineer specializing in condition monitoring, with 19 years of expertise in advanced vibration analysis and problem diagnostics in both rotational and structural dynamics across various industries and machine applications.
He has worked internationally as a Senior Consultant Engineer for DNV in the Maritime and Oil & Gas sectors. At ifm, he has contributed to major automation projects, specifying solutions, commissioning vibration systems, supporting sales, and delivering vibration training to clients and colleagues. Rizwan Ahmed holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics and an MSc in Engineering and Management.
Kristian Kostedde has been a Senior Sales Engineer at ifm for four years and is driving the development of the ship automation industry. As a link between customers, sales and product management, he identifies new potential and supports new product developments.
With his expertise, he supports both customers and sales colleagues with application solutions, taking into account the special requirements and approvals in the marine industry, while passing on his know-how internally and externally.
