Asahi Kasei introduces V-MO
18/12/2024
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corporation (AEC) presented V-MO, a new cloud-based service for the predictive maintenance of ocean vessel motors, for the first time in Europe at the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair (SMM 2024), which was held from 3 to 6 September 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Launched in 2023, V-MO can contribute to the stable operation and reduced downtime of ocean vessels.
AEC developed the V-MO service jointly with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to detect signs of abnormalities in the motors of ocean vessels. When a potential failure is predicted, repairs can be arranged before the vessel arrives at port. This enables prompt repairs when the vessel calls port, contributing to improved operational efficiency, faster maintenance and reduced downtime.
By automatically collecting and analysing data from vibration sensors installed in a ship’s motor, the system is designed to provide continuous condition monitoring and to identify irregularities without the need for specialised knowledge. The measured data is sent to the cloud and the condition of the motor is monitored onshore. This service was developed based on AEC’s vibration diagnosis technology, with more than 50 years of practical application in plant engineering.
After the development and trial operation with MOL from 2017, the V-MO service was launched in May 2023. In April 2024, MOL Ship Management Singapore decided to install the system on its container vessels.
