Furuno Hellas has actually been granted Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for the HermAce trip information recorder (VDR) electronic double as well as remote solution as an option to onboard yearly VDR efficiency screening. This is the initial confirmation accomplished by a category culture of an electronic double particularly created for this function.
LR’s confirmation as well as succeeding authorization has actually been acknowledged by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator, permitting a path for the qualification of HermAce VDR electronic double as well as remote solution as an option to VDR yearly efficiency screening (APT).
Following confirmation by LR, the brand-new option gotten Approval in Principle versus “Digital Twin Approved”, the 2nd phase of LR’s ShipRight Digital Compliance Framework, making sure that primary features, abilities as well as restrictions of the electronic double were specified as well as assessed. The option, consisting of the electronic double, was additionally certified by Nettitude, the cyber safety and security arm of LRQA, as having degree 3 cyber safety and security maturation based on LR’s Cyber Security ShipRight treatment.
Furuno was formerly granted LR Digital Twin Ready qualification for HermAce, the very first time that the Digital Twin Ready qualification was approved for a Digital Health Management (DHM) programmer in the aquatic as well as overseas sector.
Luis Benito, Innovation Director at LR, commented: “This is an important step in shipping’s journey towards digitalisation and we’re proud to perform verification services for the industry’s first digital twin specifically designed as an equivalent to statutory testing. Furuno’s HermAce digital twin solution will deliver reliable VDR operation at the lowest life cycle cost for shipowners, while minimising the disruption caused by onboard functional testing and inspection.”
Kazuma Waimatsu, Director of Marine Divison at Furuno Electric Co., Ltd, commented: “Nowadays, there is a technological trend and remarkable interest in implementing systems that can collect, store, and monitor the data of a company’s navigation and communication equipment installed onboard in real-time. Additionally, the requirements for bidirectional communication and remote access have become more necessary than ever. In an effort to satisfy above needs Furuno Hellas has developed and produced a secure, consistent advanced remote monitoring system, HermAce, an IoT development engine for Furuno’s digital transformation. HermAce acquired “Digital Twin Ready” in September 2020 as well as was examined by Lloyd’s Register for programmers’ ability to carry out electronic doubles. The “Digital Twin Approved” Approval in Principle of HermAce VDR electronic double as well as solution as an option to VDR yearly efficiency screening by LR as well as the Republic of the Marshall Islands reveals that Furuno is heading in the appropriate instructions in executing remote VDR APT in the future.”
Theodoros Katemidis, Managing Director at Furuno Hellas, included: “Furuno Hellas is consistently offering innovative solutions in the market of marine navigation and telecommunication systems, enabling shipping companies and ship managers worldwide to operate their vessels more efficiently. Nowadays, the need for real-time information from vessels increases significantly. The “Digital Twin Approved” Approval in Principle of HermAce VDR electronic double as well as solution as an option to VDR yearly efficiency screening by Lloyd’s Register as well as the Republic of the Marshall Islands is a success with an eye to the future of Furuno Hellas in executing APTs from another location.”
Simon Bonnett, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, commented: “The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator was interested in participating in the evaluation of a digital twin because of the potential to monitor compliance and to optimise both operation and maintenance aspects. A rigorous verification process is vital before the digital twin can be trusted to reflect reality, and the LR compliance framework is providing the necessary assurances. The work done is an important first step for the verification of digital twins and potentially blazes the path for much more complex systems to be considered. Once all work is completed this particular digital twin will enable Furuno Hellas to continuously monitor the VDR’s functionality and perform APTs remotely.”
Sea News, February 23
