Chapter 10. Digital strategies for enhancing the efficiency of cargo ships maintenance
Keywords:
digital strategies, energy efficiency, maintenance, cargo vessels, digital twins, artificial intelligence, condition monitoring, parameter optimization, maritime transport, ship systems
Synopsis
Some issues of increasing the energy efficiency of ships by improving navigation methods
This section is dedicated to the systematization of digital solutions in the field of ship maintenance, with a focus on enhancing the reliability of ship equipment, reducing costs, and improving operational performance. The analysis of previous studies and publications is used to identify potential challenges and demonstrate how the application of digital strategies can effectively address them. The section explores modern approaches to implementing digital strategies in the context of systematic maintenance of cargo vessels, outlines the main challenges related to the inefficiencies of traditional maintenance practices, and substantiates the necessity of adopting digital strategies to achieve sustainable shipping objectives.
The emphasis is placed on the integration of digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and Big Data to ensure the reliable operation of fleet technical systems. It is justified that the use of digital models not only enhances the safety and efficiency of maintenance processes but also enables significant reductions in fuel consumption through optimized engine load management, early fault detection, and predictive maintenance planning.
A digital strategy development approach is proposed, based on the principles of energy-efficient lifecycle management of ship systems. The potential of virtualized maintenance is analyzed as a means of minimizing resource consumption, human effort, and environmental impact. Examples are provided of digital platforms being implemented to monitor the technical condition of vessels in real time, which allows for increased flexibility in decision-making and reduced downtime. The section also discusses and substantiates optimal parameters for a ship maintenance system based on the use of digital strategies.
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