Asahi Kasei Engineering’s V-MO monitoring service for ocean vessel motors receives Innovation Endorsement from ClassNK
September 13, 2024
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp.
Asahi Kasei Engineering’s V-MO monitoring service for ocean vessel motors has received the “Innovation Endorsement For Products & Solutions” from ClassNK, an internationally recognized third-party certification body.
Rico Joehnk, General Manager of Hamburg Office, ClassNK (left) and Masaru Okamoto, General Manager of Maintenance Research Institute, Asahi Kasei Engineering (right)
Innovation Endorsement1 is ClassNK’s initiative to certify innovative technologies and solutions in maritime and offshore industries, covering three categories of Ships, Products & Solutions, and Providers. The certification obtained by Asahi Kasei Engineering in the Products & Solutions category was given in recognition of features of V-MO such as technology for condition monitoring optimized for marine motors and an algorithm allowing proper monitoring even in the vibrating environment characteristic of ships.
This recognition allows ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with V-MO to apply the notations2 of Digital Smart Ship3 with “Machinery Monitoring,” “Connected Ship,” and “Shore Monitoring,” indicating ships with advanced digital technology.
Asahi Kasei Engineering will help contribute to the safe and secure operation of vessels around the world by promoting maritime digital transformation.
About V-MO
By automatically collecting and analyzing data from vibration sensors installed in a ship's motors, V-MO is designed to provide continuous condition monitoring and to identify irregularities without the need for specialized knowledge. If V-MO detects a possible malfunction, repairs and parts can be arranged before the ship arrives at port, enabling planned maintenance. Also, by carrying out inspections and repairs based on signs of malfunction, the scope of repairs can be limited, reducing maintenance costs. The measured data is sent to the cloud, and the condition of the motors is monitored from onshore by vibration diagnostic qualified personnel.
To learn more about V-MO, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/aec-mkt/v-mo/en/
To view the V-MO video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTUldekEAso
- 1For more information, visit the website:
Innovation Endorsement Approach | ClassNK - English - 2An international classification given by a ship classification society such as ClassNK to ships that meet certain conditions. It serves as the standard for transactions such as the purchase and sale of ships and ship insurance. Ships that meet further specific requirements can be given the corresponding notation on the ship’s classification certificate.
- 3For more information on Digital Smart Ships, visit the website:
gl_digitalsmartships_e202211.pdf (classnk.or.jp)
For inquiries regarding implementation, please contact Fuji Trading Co., Ltd. by e-mail to mes@fujitrading.co.jp