THE PROJECT

The MHUMS is a 2-year project that began on May 1 2024, aimed at tackling critical challenges faced by the maritime industry, including costly unplanned downtime, inefficient maintenance practices, and growing regulatory pressure for sustainable operations. By integrating innovative technologies, MHUMS offers:

• Enhanced real-time situational awareness of vessel systems, allowing crews to monitor health and performance dynamically.
• Support for predictive maintenance models, reducing emergency repairs and increasing operational availability.
• A user-centric Virtual Assistant (VA) that delivers actionable insights and technical guidance directly to ship operators.

OUR GOALS

MHUMS is driven by a clear set of goals aimed at addressing the key challenges of the maritime industry:

• Transition to Predictive Maintenance: Replace traditional reactive and time-based maintenance models with predictive approaches that anticipate failures before they occur.
• Increase Operational Availability: Ensure vessels are ready for extended missions by reducing downtime and optimising maintenance schedules.
• Extend Equipment Lifespan: Minimise wear and tear by using real-time data to monitor and maintain critical systems.
• Enhance Sustainability: Support green shipping initiatives by reducing fuel consumption, emissions, and environmental impact.
• Improve Decision-Making: Equip ship operators with advanced tools and actionable insights to make informed operational decisions.
• Promote Safety and Reliability: Detect and address anomalies early to prevent critical failures, ensuring safe maritime operations.
• Reduced costs, economy of scale: Minimise unnecessary maintenance, optimise resource allocation, and lower operational costs through predictive analytics.

KEY FEATURES

• Health Monitoring: Continuous data collection from sensors installed on engines, hulls, and other critical components.
• Predictive Diagnostics: AI-powered algorithms forecast potential failures based on historical and real-time data.
• Virtual Assistance: User-friendly interfaces provide step-by-step guidance for fault troubleshooting and maintenance scheduling.
• Integrated Management: Central dashboards aggregate data across multiple vessels, enabling remote monitoring and informed decision-making.

Sustainability Tools: Supports emission reduction by optimising resource use and adhering to IMO’s environmental standards.