ABB highlights impact of digital technologies

“Often described as conservative, the maritime industry has woken up to the potential offered by connectivity and digitalisation resulting from improved satellite coverage and cloud computing,” noted Ulrike Haugen, group vice president, global marketing and communications, ABB Marine and Ports.

“Owners and operators are increasingly looking for suppliers that can deliver remote equipment performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and condition-based maintenance.”

ABB is among several companies bolstering their traditional machinery, propulsion and power offer with digital services to ship operators. Most recently the company opened its third ‘integrated operations centre’, in Singapore, offering remote monitoring and diagnostics to clients.

“These are capabilities that have a direct impact on shipping’s bottom line – because they allow owners to optimize fuel consumption, crewing levels, and maintenance procedures – but also improve passenger and cargo safety,” concluded Haugen.

The whitepaper can be downloaded here.

NOTE: The Motorship will present an informed analysis of the ABB whitepaper in due course.