Topaz Energy and also Marine has actually authorized a long-lasting arrangement and also positioned an order with Baker Hughes, a GE business to work together on releasing BHGE’s lubricating substance problem surveillance system, VitalyX, improving the upkeep and also maintenance of Topaz’s fleet of vessels and also assisting to dramatically enhance area time for every vessel.
VitalyX is anticipated to be released on the whole component bring vessel (MCV) fleet for Topaz in late 2019 and also is the biggest solitary cooperation with the modern technology because being very first introduced at BHGE’s Annual Meeting in January.
Utilising the Internet of Things (IoT) by integrating the current sensing unit equipment with problem surveillance software application, the real-time information created from VitalyX will certainly offer Topaz with crucial technological details on the problem of its vessels and also the upkeep needed to accomplish optimum efficiency.
Specifically, sensing units will certainly be released in vital devices onboard, such as the engine, thrusters and also genset which will certainly keep track of the lube oil for pollutants, such as steel fragments and also residue.
The system additionally keeps an eye on for the visibility of water, seawater, glycol, gas dilution, TBN and also TAN index, aiding in anticipating devices failings and also enhancing the life process of the lube oil. VitalyX even more enhances Topaz’s capacity to forecast and also stop malfunctions prior to they take place, assisting to reduce expenses and also much better strategy condition-based upkeep for a lot more reliable dry-docking.
This is the very first cooperation in between both firms and also is a straight instance of Topaz driving digitisation in the overseas vessel industry. Today’s arrangement will certainly intend to optimize Topaz’s cooperation with BHGE in various other locations to drive worth for its clients and also stakeholders.
Recognised as a leader in the makeover of the overseas industry, Topaz obtained the Intelligence Data Innovation Award in November 2018 at the Lloyd’s List South Asia, Middle East & & Africa Awards forMaritime Intelligence, acknowledging the business’s execution of information analytics and also electronic modern technologies throughout the industry.
Rene Kofod-Olsen, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Topaz Energy and also Marine claimed:
“This agreement with BHGE marks a significant step towards Topaz’s mission of being a strong global partner not only for our customers but also for our suppliers. Through trials with innovative solutions such as VitalyX, we have created long-term partnerships with leading companies such as BHGE, and are now positioned at the forefront of digital innovation as we relentlessly look for ways to enhance our customers’ experience. Our collaboration with BHGE exemplifies our ongoing strategy of being a leading offshore marine logistics provider. We look forward to working with BHGE on a collaborative basis to continually improve our progressive and agile fleet of vessels.”
Martin Helweg, COO of Topaz Energy and also Marine claimed:
“Digitalisation and smart technologies offer a vast range of opportunities for the shipping industry across all sectors and disciplines. Topaz began its digital journey four years ago and has moved from vision and strategy into implementation and execution. Most OSV operators are still in the initial stages of their digital journey, but we now have the equipment and the right skillset in place and have begun to reap the rewards of this transformation. We look forward to incorporating more innovative services with leading companies such as BHGE and seeing how digitalisation will help our industry develop attractive propositions for our customers.”
Ed J. Boufarah, Global Commercial VP for Measurement & & Controls, BHGE claimed:
“We are excited about the introduction of VitalyX into the marine market, and Topaz is the perfect collaborator to leverage this digital technology to achieve a new level of operational excellence. We believe VitalyX has a real value to the industry. By embracing digital-driven real-time condition monitoring for lube oil, we are helping the marine industry move from solely time-based maintenance to a more performance-based maintenance plan, and the benefits can be truly game-changing.”
Topaz Energy and also Marine is a prominent worldwide overseas assistance vessel business offering logistics assistance and also aquatic services to the worldwide power sector with key concentrate on the Caspian Sea, the Middle East, West Africa and also worldwide Subsea procedures.
Sea News, May 13
