MORE DATA AND MORE INTEGRATION ENABLES BIG-PICTURE MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES

Data transfer is cheaper and more data is available, creating the potential for onboard and shoreside staff to get the big picture of their vessels, but there are data silos that still need to be overcome.

SKF is to offer its fibre optic bearings to ship operators, offering access to granular data including axial versus radial loads, load directions, speed of rotations and temperature.

Data transfer is cheaper and more data is available, creating the potential for onboard and shoreside staff to get the big picture of their vessels, but there are data silos that still need to be overcome.