The Sea Machines SM200 Wireless Helm System
A cordless helm system established by Boston- based Sea Machines Robotics has actually been accepted by the united state Coast Guard (USCG) and also American Bureau of Shipping (ABDOMINAL) for installment aboard U.S.-flag ATB (expressed yank barge) pulls.
The Sea Machines SM200 industrial cordless helm gives adaptable control for seafarers, suggesting the key driver is no more bound to a dealt with control terminal. The system allows cordless helm and also propulsion control, in addition to remote of accessories and also haul tools, releasing seafarers from the wheelhouse to perform procedures from any type of area that uses the best presence and also safety and security.
One considerable benefit of utilizing the SM200 aboard an ATB is for linking the yank in the barge notch. The system equips the pilot to be completely control of the tugboat and also linking pins with a straight regional sight of the job, as contrasted to standard techniques that usually depend on signals communicated from an additional team participant to the wheelhouse. Along with vessel handling, the SM200 belt-pack likewise allows cordless remote of vessel tools, consisting of link pins, pumps, winches, support windlasses and also even more.
Sea Machines handled the USCG and also ABS evaluation procedure in collaboration with its supplier, Rio Controls & & Hydraulics, ofHouston
“Today Sea Machines celebrates the confirmation that our SM200 system has been approved for use aboard ATBs by two of the most trusted bodies in the industry, ABS and the U.S. Coast Guard,” stated Michael G. Johnson, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Sea Machines &. “We also would like to thank Rio Controls & Hydraulics for their hard work in supporting the thorough review process and integrating the SM200 with their systems. This approval will unquestionably be the first of many to come for a wide variety of vessel types and is already fostering greater industry acceptance for this new realm of marine technology that boosts the capability, productivity, and safety of vessel operations.”
“Sea Machines and Rio Controls & Hydraulics offer solutions to operators that take full advantage of the evolution of technology to overcome inefficiencies and safety issues that currently exist in the marine industry,” stated Shane Faucheux, head of state,Rio Hydraulics &Controls“The advanced technology that exists within Rio’s steering and control systems integrated with the wireless, remote and/or the potential autonomy of the Sea Machines product suite not only offers customers the quality, durability and safety advantages of today’s technology, but also the 24/7 service and support of over 100+ technicians across eight locations within the Rio group. These approvals, once again, have Sea Machines and Rio Controls & Hydraulics leading the industry as innovators and solution providers to the marine industry.”
Sea Machines’ SMSeries of items, that includes both the SM200 and also SM300, gives aquatic drivers a brand-new period of remote, task-driven, computer-guided vessel control, bringing innovative freedom available for little- and also massive procedures. SM items are matched for existing or newbuild industrial vessels, consisting of fireboats, industrial study workboats, spill-response vessels, security/patrol/search-and-rescue craft, overseas wind assistance vessels, tank farming workboats and also others.
Sea Machines is likewise a leading designer of innovative understanding and also navigating help innovation for a series of vessel kinds, consisting of container ships. The firm is presently evaluating its understanding and also situational understanding innovation aboard among A.P. Moller-Maersk’s new-build ice-class containerships and also has numerous various other installments set up.
