Cowes-based Diverse Marine has announced a strategic partnership with Hefring Marine, which will see the integration of an artificial intelligence marine solution as a standard feature in all new vessels built at its yard. This technology provides real-time decision support to the vessel master, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and improving passenger safety. The system leverages both collected and real-time data on vessel movements, weather conditions, engine and propulsion performance, and the responses of both operator and vessel. It continuously predicts outcomes for the voyage and suggests optimal actions, including recommended vessel speeds, directly to the master. Sensors integrated into Diverse Marine’s platforms monitor impacts and vibrations from the vessel’s movement through the water, providing real-time alerts to the master and shore-based teams if impact thresholds are exceeded. The system also displays up-to-the-minute weather and sea state information onboard. The strategic alliance grants exclusivity for new offshore wind crew transfer vessels constructed in the United Kingdom. Diverse Marine is dedicated to collaborating closely with Hefring Marine to advance the IMAS technology and its outputs, ensuring they are precisely tailored to the unique demands of this industry sector. Ben Colman, Director of Diverse Marine, says:
“Our partnership with Hefring Marine originated through our connections with SAFE Boats in the USA. After discussions in both the UK and the USA, we shaped the system to meet Diverse Marine’s specific needs for the offshore wind crew transfer vessel sector. The software adapted to this new configuration effortlessly. “Additionally, we managed to incorporate turbine approach impacts. With data now accessible on the shoreside dashboard, our technical and operational teams receive invaluable insights.”
Karl Birgir Björnsson, CEO and co-founder of Hefring Marine, comments:
“This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to revolutionising maritime operations through cutting-edge technology and innovation. Together with Diverse Marine, we aim to enhance the safety, efficiency, and performance of professional boat operations, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the sector. We are excited to combine our data-driven solutions with Diverse Marine’s specialised vessel capabilities to create a more sustainable and advanced future on the water.”
That’s not Artificial…. it’s real ffs, based on current/past use.
A.I is desperately required islandwide to Stop Speeding on the
Island.
Heavy fines and driving bans will stop people speeding.
Bloody boats have more skills than people now. Is it the thin edge of the wedge?
It’s called programming. I am sorry you don’t understand the concept.
Wow, what a gobbledegook read! Sounds to me like nothing but trouble. Just more software stuff to go wrong. Just look at the floating bridge. What should be a simple old school ‘rods and levers’ system with common sense replaced with software. Multiple ‘software’ breakdowns the result. This AI thing is too far in my mind. Boy, I’m going to take some flak for this!
Does this mean on my rowing boat the left oar knows what the right one is doing, I need it as I can never figure out what is happening?