The LNG Bunker vessel Kairos has actually been fitted with the Wärtsilä SceneScan laser-based targetless loved one DP referral system. Image copyright: Jann Voss, TSI-LNG, BSM Germany
DNV GL has actually approved kind authorization to Wärtsilä’s SceneScan, the globe’s initial laser-based target-less loved one vibrant positioning (DP) referral system.
Marking what Wärtsilä calls “a paradigm shift” from traditional DP referral systems, SceneScan can function without the requirement for pre-placed positioning targets, offering considerably higher functional versatility than with traditional systems. Furthermore, as it does not call for reflector targets, prices are decreased.
While DP referral systems are generally made use of on overseas vessels, the kind authorization examinations for SceneScan were accomplished onboard the Kairos, an LNG bunkering vessel had by Germany’s Bernhard Schulte KG. This prolongs the possibility for DP applications past the typical overseas market.
The system was set up and also appointed throughout October 2019, and also the effective kind authorization screening was wrapped up in December 2019. Installation was accomplished by the ship’s staff without Wärtsilä guidance.
“This type approval from DNV-GL clearly demonstrates Wärtsilä’s technical leadership in this field and provides verification of functionality,” states Andrew Stead, Director NCS Navcom and also Smart Sensors at Wärtsilä. “The ingenious SceneScan method reduces prices and also enhances safety and security any place vessels remain in close-quarter procedures. Furthermore, by piloting this job with an LNG shelter vessel, we are once more forging ahead for applications calling for DP ability. I completely anticipate the DP landscape to transform considerably in 2020 as an outcome of Wärtsilä’s amazing and also class-approved innovation.
“It was a pleasure to work with the team from Wärtsilä on the approval process for SceneScan,” states, Jann Voss, TSI-LNG, BSMGermany “We had fantastic technical support to implement this new technology into an existing DP system, while at the same time keeping the original equipment available on board as back up in case we have to revert back to the original design. We have acceptance of the new equipment by the vessel’s class and the recognized organization for the annual DP verification. Thanks to the Wärtsilä team for the excellent co-operation. We would be delighted to work with them on any further technical developments and new technologies for the safe manoeuvring of DP type vessels.”
In January, the biggest ever before LNG bunkering procedure in German waters was accomplished in the port of Rostock when 1,800 cu.m of LNG was moved from the Kairos to DEME’s future generation overseas setup vessel, theOrion The secure handling of the Kairos to the last mooring setting was done making use of the SceneScan system.
Wärtsilä states that SceneScan’s adaptable and also exact near-field placing picking up allows an additional action to be handled the course in the direction of independent delivery.
