RINA and IB to distribute fleet software

The InfoSHIP suite is made up of a number of modules which together can be used to improve efficiency across any type of ship or fleet management. InfoSHIP MP is the core module, dedicated to technical management including maintenance activity, purchasing cycle and cost control. InfoSHIP MS follows compliance with safety, security and environmental duties and provides an event reporting system, as well as handling ship certificates and documents. InfoSHIP DD monitors the technical, managerial and cost issues of drydocking and InfoSHIP DSF provides operational reporting and data analysis. The TH module tracks and manages procurement and maintenance processes for cruise ships’ hotel departments, while the GFR module adds claims management. The AI module supports tracking and managing inspections, audits and vettings of all kinds and, finally, the CM module is designed for managing compliance processes, being also helpful for change management purposes.

The latest addition is InfoSHIP EGO, a system for energy governance which is claimed to help reduce GHG emissions and fuel consumption by up to 10% for ships in operation. EGO covers voyage and fuel management processes, trim optimisation, propulsion efficiency and energy management, together with a reporting and analysis tool for decision-makers.

The software features online operational support and SEEMP compliance, and helps optimise maintenance. EGO is a fuel-consumption monitoring system based on a step-by-step approach. The basic approach can be limited to fuel oil consumption monitoring but it can be integrated with various options such as trim optimisation, monitoring of propulsion power and monitoring of electric load. The implementation levels depend on the type of ship, the target savings and accuracy required. The system is completed by InfoSHIP ELB electronic logbook, which provides paperless management of all ship reporting issues, including Marpol annexes, engine and deck logbooks and all ship formalities (IMO FAL Form).

Paolo Moretti, general manager, business line marine, RINA Group, says, “Efficient ship and fleet management depends on managing information in the right way. IB has developed this growing suite of software modules specifically for the marine market, but drawing on expertise in other sectors. Owners can choose the specific modules needed to improve their day-to-day management needs.”