Autonomous Drone Current-Fighting Capabilities Enhances Hull Inspections for Ship Management Company

YEAR
2023
INDUSTRY
Tank Ship Management
REGION
Asia-Pacific
Eastern Anchorage, Singapore
ASSET
Ship Hull

With over 10 years of experience in the technical and commercial ship management industry, this German client company was looking for an efficient inspection service for a 300-meter-long ship stationed at the Eastern Anchorage in Singapore. Concerned about the strength of currents at the anchorage point, the client could not consider diver solutions as divers would need to cease operations in currents greater than 1 knot.

Key Takeaways:

  • Performed visual and hull inspections with twice the operating window of divers
  • Provided real-time live video footage and immediate post-deployment data upload to Sambal Portal
BeeX Technicians Preparing the Launch of Autonomous Inspection Drone A.IKANBILIS

Convinced of autonomous inspection dronei A.IKANBILIS’ current-fighting capabilities, the German client company sub-contracted BeeX to use A.IKANBILIS for the inspection.

With its station-keeping capabilities, A.IKANBILIS performed a visual and hull inspection with an operating window twice as large as divers, and live video footage of autonomous drone was viewed by clients and operators in real-time.

Sambal User Interface Showcasing Live Visual Footage from the Mission

Post-deployment, geo-referenced visual snapshots of areas of concern and visual footage from the mission were immediately uploaded to Sambal Portal, BeeX’s data reporting software, for the client’s record-keeping.  

Enhanced Efficiency and Safety with Autonomous Inspection Drone Technology  

The successful deployment of A.IKANBILIS not only addressed the challenges posed by the strong currents but also provided the German ship management company with a more efficient and reliable inspection solution. This collaboration highlights the transformative impact of innovative marine technology on traditional ship management practices.

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