Abstract
In order to increase efficiency, security, reliability and availability of systems, while simultaneously reducing operational cost of maintenance, use of new information technologies continues to grow steadily. New information technologies are implemented as an integral part of ship systems or as an independent system, such as cloud computing, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, diagnostic technology, software agents, etc. New information technologies allow optimal use of computer (general purpose, dedicated or industrial) aided ship systems, which results in the reduction of crew sizes and more efficient maintenance of ship systems. Finally, they allow shipping companies and marine equipment manufacturers to offer more competitive prices together with ensured level of reliability and availability of ship systems.
Highlights
Today’s modern ships have many inbuilt systems supported by IT resources that feature the latest advances in ship technology, such as propulsion system, navigation system and other systems on the command bridge, ship’s cargo control and manipulation system, system of monitoring and management of fire and flooding protection system, electric power system, ship administration system, etc
New information technologies are implemented as an integral part of ship systems or as an independent system, such as cloud computing, Radio-frequency identification technology (RFID) (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, diagnostic technology, software agents, etc
Several dozens of autonomic process modules have been implemented on big ships, for example an ECU (Engine Control Unit) module controls and monitors running of the propulsion engine
Summary
Today’s modern ships have many inbuilt systems supported by IT (information technology) resources that feature the latest advances in ship technology, such as propulsion system, navigation system and other systems on the command bridge, ship’s cargo control and manipulation system, system of monitoring and management of fire and flooding protection system, electric power system, ship administration system, etc. Shipping companies demand reliable and secure operating of all ship systems, as well as efficient service support ensuring fast and safe delivery of spare parts to any harbour in the world. This is why the use of modern technologies presents a challenge to all employees of a shipping company, especially its technical department, as they are expected to deliver correct and non-stop operation, efficient monitoring, control and management of the naval fleet. The purpose of modern IT is to keep the projected reliability, availability, security and level of useful action with as low overall cost as possible (cost of maintenance + cost of non-operational time + cost of losses) for the shipping company
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