* Development of training standards and training modules for specific
vessels.
Evaluation / Pilot Project
Hoegh Fleet Services AS has two newbuildings under construction at
Mitsui Shipyard in Japan for delivery in December 96 and August 97. These vessels are of
"Open hatch bulk container" type with gantry cranes. The vessels are selected as
pilot vessels for the Programme. The objectives are to test out results from different
projects in the programme for several systems on board. The following project results will
be tested:
* Optimal Maintenance and Spare Part Requirements. This is based on
Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) techniques, illustrated in Figure 8.
* Integration of automation systems with use of the MiTS (Maritime
information Technology Standard) developed by several Norwegian manufactures. This
standard is now supported and being put forward as an IEC draft Standard. The ships
installation will demonstrate the benefits of integrated different systems into a complete
concept, shown in Figure 7. This includes condition monitoring and diagnosis systems, see
Figure 10.
* Ships administration and maintenance system are interconnected to
MiTS network, see Figure 11, and to the Inmarsat B system with the capacity of 64 kbit/s.
These administration systems are integrated with use of a common "Operational
database". Based on the standards in this database, different system suppliers can
share information and make "added value functions". This will be basis for
making better Decision Support functions.
* Systems for improved operational efficiency will be installed and
adjusted to the ship. This includes both the ships reporting and evaluation of ships
performance, and use of high speed communication ship to shore for diagnosis purposes, and
for efficient cooperative work.
* The ship will be equipped with a system for "Weather
routing". The ship characteristics shall be put into the system "Seastar"
for use in optimization of ships routing. Benefits will be saving of time and reduced fuel
costs and also reduction of damage on cargo.
* For selected systems, electronic documentation for drawings,
procedures, manuals, etc. are to be delivered in addition to paper documentation. The
electronic documentation is to be integrated in the "Ship database" and the
Maintenance planning system.
* Selected suppliers shall deliver a Computer Based Training system for
the equipment delivered to the ship.
* Based on the cooperation between shipowner and suppliers, extended
machinery system service and guarantee agreements will be made. Operational costs for
selected equipment should be documented by the manufacturers, shown in Figure 9.
* The organizational effects and implication with use of the new
operational concept and IT systems in practical use.
