V-MO monitoring service receives Innovation Endorsement
18/02/2025
Asahi Kasei Engineering’s V-MO monitoring service for ocean vessel motors has received the Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions from ClassNK, an internationally recognised third-party certification body.
Innovation Endorsement 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 the features of V-MO, such as technology for condition monitoring optimised for marine motors and an algorithm allowing proper monitoring to be performed even in the vibrating environment characteristic of ships.
This recognition allows ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with V-MO to apply the notations of Digital Smart Ship 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.
By automatically collecting and analysing data from vibration sensors installed in the motors of a ship, V-MO is designed to provide continuous condition monitoring and to identify irregularities without the need for specialised 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 personnel qualified in vibration diagnostics.
