Abstract
This chapter highlights the concerns for the development of rational procedures for structural monitoring of ships and offshore structures. This includes methods for on board and remote surveillance of loads, responses, and structural deterioration for operational decision using information technology. The chapter discusses the guidelines for inspection, assessment criteria for damage, and cost-risk based decision procedures for remedial actions. The technology of ubiquitous computing and smart devices that have the ability to sense their environment compute, and communicate are technologies that are maturing. These are likely to find their way in the shipping industry. Also, performance monitoring can provide accurate information relating to monitored parameters supporting owners/operators in decision-making processes and assisting in the development of new predictive maintenance strategies to reduce life cycle costs. It can also assist in detection of dangerous operational conditions of ships in rough seas, relating to structural stresses, dynamic stability and ship's maneuverability.
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