Jan De Nul And Seiche Test Automated Marine Mammal Detection During Offshore Activities
Jan De Nul Group signs up with pressures with Seiche Ltd to begin tests for the advancement of a computerized aquatic animal discovery system aboard of its vessels. To this objective, Seiche’s aesthetic as well as thermal cams have actually been set up onboard the vessel Adh émar de Saint-Venant presently operating in theNetherlands A cooperation contract to begin this ingenious pilot job with Seiche’s brand-new second-generation HD thermal cams was checked in May 2021. The very first video camera tests will certainly be utilized to enhance the A.I. software application for future usage on jobs.
Based in the UK, Seiche Ltd is experts in the style, advancement as well as manufacture of undersea dimension as well as acoustic systems along with innovative aesthetic discovery systems. As component of an inner Innovation Challenge at Jan De Nul Group, 4 Jan De Nul staff members suggested the suggestion to utilize this ingenious modern technology throughout aquatic overseas procedures as well as launched the pilot.
The multi-purpose vessel Adh émar de Saint-Venant is presently at the workplace on the job Hollandse Kust (noord) as well as (west Alpha) in theNetherlands A group from Jan De Nul as well as Seiche took a trip to Zeebrugge previously today as well as set up the discovery system onboard. The integrated aesthetic as well as thermal cams, safeguarded to peaks on the vessel for a raised aesthetic reach, will certainly be completely evaluated over the coming 2 months.
A two-month test
This test will certainly enable Seiche Ltd to accumulate the needed information for screening as well as adjust the A.I. capability of the automated discovery feature as well as the aesthetic ranges these cams can cover.
Ultimately, this examination will certainly be an initial step in the direction of the completely automated discovery of aquatic animals, thus establishing a brand-new requirement for all dredging as well as overseas building and construction jobs worldwide. The goal is to enhance the degree of security of aquatic animals as well as to lower safety and security dangers, expenses as well as influence upon the setting.
Nicola Harris, Associate Director of Environmental Services at Seiche Ltd: “We are really excited to be working with Jan De Nul on the testing phase of our new camera systems – allowing us to really showcase the enhanced capabilities of the new devices. It is really great to see construction companies like Jan De Nul showing an active interest in developing such key tools for protecting the environment.”
Inge Van Tomme, Project Manager of the KPI Department at Jan De Nul Group: “The idea of automated mammal detection originated from an internal JDN Innovation Challenge. We chose this competition entry as the outright winner, out of many other viable ideas. By joining forces with a well experienced technology solution partner as Seiche Ltd., we are convinced that we can re-invent the way of detecting and protecting marine mammals for the whole dredging and offshore construction business on projects worldwide.”
JDN Innovation Challenge
In its drive to discover brand-new design remedies, Jan De Nul Group arranges an annualInnovation Challenge Develop concepts as well as make them occur: with this standard the interior Department for Knowledge, Processes as well as Innovation (KPI) welcomes all Jan De Nul staff members to service his/her favorite technology subject. By linking coworkers with various concepts, point of views as well as techniques, fantastic brand-new ideas turn up. The winning groups are sustained by internal professionals to additional establish their concepts.