Singapore, 5th March 2024:

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) has officially recognized Smart Ship Hub’s (SSH) multi-tenant digital platform with proprietary algorithms for its effective high-frequency data collection, data quality management, and a broad range of actionable insights based on condition monitoring and predictive diagnostics of onboard machinery. Smart Ship© Hub is lauded as an easy-to-deploy remote vessel management platform, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiencies.

The Class NK certification highlights the SSH platform for its “Innovative Products & Solutions” offering in the digital space. Leveraging low-cost real-time high-frequency sensor data from vessels, alongside video feeds, legacy data, and vessel’s historical data, SSH platform delivers:

Accurate machinery condition & health assessment
Pattern recognition to determine Remaining Usable Life (RUL) of machinery
Predictive diagnostics across vessel performance KPIs
Voyage performance management with weather routing, ETA, and charter party compliance
Accurate assessment of hull thickness and propeller pitching
Objective assessment of vessel health index
Smart Ship© Hub guides ship owners and managers to meet the requirements for “Digital Smart Ship Notation” as outlined in the “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ships”. Vessels equipped with Smart Ship© Hub Digital platform will be eligible for the “Digital Smart Ship Notation” by Class NK, supported by necessary drawing approvals and on-site surveys.

Capt. Shailesh Bhambhani of Smart Ship© Hub expressed his excitement regarding the endorsement from Class NK. He emphasized the extensive coverage of products & services offered to the vessel technical and commercial team. He further highlighted the dedication and extensive testing that led to the endorsement, pushing their team to keep innovating and staying ahead of the curve in maritime digital innovation.

Capt. Bhambhani highlighted the potential of the platform and its usages, emphasizing the importance of data quality, standardization, and validation. Smart Ship© Hub provides ship owners and managers with actionable insights on their data, facilitating operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Smart Ship Benefits for Vessel Owners:

Enhanced Credibility: “Digital Smart Ship Notation” by Class NK enhances the vessel’s profile.
Increased Customer Trust: The notation instills confidence across the maritime value chain, emphasizing commitment towards safer, reliable, and efficient vessels with a low carbon footprint.
Efficient & Compliant Vessel: Smart Ship Hub digital platform ensures significant cost savings through smart performance alerts, anomaly detection, and agile decision-making by shore and vessels alike.
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