Tuglab, Wilson Sons’ technology lab, in collaboration with the IT Management of the firm’s Towage department, established the Closed Circuit TELEVISION (CCTV) as well as Network Cabling task for the fleet. Local web network as well as 480 electronic cameras are intended to be mounted. The devices has actually currently been mounted in virtually half of the tugboat fleet, dispersed generally ports ofBrazil The partner of the vessels will certainly obtain the brand-new system this year, in a timetable to be prepared, taking into consideration all safety steps executed by the firm to take care of Covid -19.
The application of the video camera system brings a lot more safety and security to the fleet by enabling real-time visualization of procedures as well as maneuvers, consisting of by clients. It additionally enables to keep as well as obtain photos, over a duration of one month, for mishap as well as event examination evaluations, as well as yank as well as team efficiency research studies.
In enhancement to the inner photo system, the tugboats have Wi-Fi places on the bridge, galley as well as engine space. The Internet enables the team to attach to Wilson Sons systems by mobile phone or tablet computer as well as also convene by videoconference with coast based groups.
“From the tugboats cabling it is possible to migrate several on-board processes to the digital environment, increasing information reliability and facilitating data traceability,” discusses Process Coordinator Simone Prado.
Another technical center executed by Towage department of Wilson Sons was the assimilation of a number of systems from a brand-new online system, which were not available aboard vessels previously. Among the advantages, there is the enrollment of maneuvers on the system, in genuine time, by mobile phone or tablet computer.
Another benefit is the discussion to the team of a control panel– record with details concerning the yank, such as water, oil as well as gas degrees, as well as various other information such as assessment cycles, upkeep tasks, order as well as various other onboard procedures– simplifying numerous everyday tasks.
Created at the end of 2017, Tuglab has concerning 10 specialists from various locations, such as IT, design (upkeep, procedures, HSE), Human Resources as well as management. Many tasks remain in progression, such as using expert system, QR code, as well as various other remedies to simplify as well as enhance the safety and security of procedures.
“The lab is one of the company’s most innovative initiatives. Today the speed of technological change is much higher than 20 years ago. We need to be prepared for this new scenario in the naval sector,” claims Juliano Maia, IT supervisor of the Towage department. “Our goal is to make our processes more agile, allowing all resources and information to be on board at the right time, making them more efficient”.
Sea News, July 30
