ClassNK approval for CBM management expertise

“CBM technology represents a paradigm shift in maintenance practices, empowering us to predict and prevent equipment failures before they occur, thereby enhancing vessel reliability and safety,” said Dr Dong Yeon Lee, executive vice president/director of Ship & Offshore Research Institute, SHI.

“We will embrace this opportunity to continue pushing advancement with our technology such as Smart ship and Autonomous ship in the maritime industries.”

Rise of CBM

CBM has garnered attention as an elemental technology for autonomous ships being developed against the background of advancements in sensing and IoT technology in recent years.

It enables the remote real-time monitoring and diagnosis of the condition of engines etc, serving as a key enabler for maintenance automation.

In response to this growing interest, ClassNK established Part B Annex 9.1.3 of its ‘Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships’ which outlines detailed requirements for using CBM in class survey.

Upon receiving an application from SHI, ClassNK carried out an examination of SVESSEL CBM based on the Part B Annex confirming it complies with the prescribed requirements.

Dr Toshiro Arima, executive vice president/director of research and development division, ClassNK, said, “As SHI and ClassNK move forward with collaboration towards an actual project in the next step, ClassNK will continue to provide necessary support through its technical expertise.”