JR Shipping | Seamless connectivity for Smart Vessel Optimizer

In early 2023, Weconnect, in collaboration with JR Shipping, Reikon, AEGIR-Marine, and TechBinder, played a key role in the successful installation of the Smart Vessel Optimizer (SVO) on JR Shipping’s vessel, the Bermuda Islander. This project was driven by the shared vision of optimizing vessel operations through the integration of cutting-edge digital solutions and reliable connectivity. Read about JR Shipping’s perspective on their partnership with Weconnect.

About JR Shipping

“At JR Shipping, we specialize in short-sea shipping, focusing on the operation and management of container feeder vessels, multipurpose vessels, and offshore service vessels. Based in the Netherlands, we offer all-round ship management services, covering commercial, technical, and financial aspects. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives our operations, with a focus on safety, flexibility, and high service standards.”

Implementation of Smart Vessel Optimizer with JR Shipping and SeaZip

“At the beginning of 2023, in collaboration with JR Shipping, Reikon, AEGIR-
Marine, Weconnect, and TechBinder, a data logging system from Smart Vessel Optimizer (SVO) was installed on the Bermuda Islander. The reasons for this initiative varied by party:
JR Shipping was curious about how this data could impact their operations.
AEGIR-Marine and Reikon both supply systems and services to the Bermuda
Islander and were interested in the performance of their assets and how to optimize their services.
Weconnect wished to demonstrate how its proven high-speed IoT/M2M global
marine and offshore solutions seamlessly integrate with SVO to deliver robust and stable worldwide connectivity.
TechBinder wanted to see how their platform performs when data is shared throughout the maritime value chain.”

Findings

“JR Shipping gained better control over operations and could provide more effective support to the crew from the office. They were able to save travel costs (both for their own personnel and service companies) because technical issues could be evaluated remotely and solved much faster.
Reikon and AEGIR-Marine gained valuable insights into their assets’ performance (in the field) and built an extensive dataset. This is used to support JR Shipping in structurally eliminating asset alarms and instructing the crew on the best way to operate their assets. Additionally, the data is used to optimize asset design across their whole portfolio, automate internal work processes, and facilitate remote support, continuously reducing Opex spending for their customers while improving uptime.
Weconnect successfully demonstrated its connectivity solutions integrated with SVO to deliver reliable and consistent worldwide connectivity. It now actively promotes TechBinder’s digital solutions to its global maritime customers as part of its portfolio.”

Next steps by JR Shipping

“At the beginning of 2024, JR Shipping decided to further roll out Smart Vessel Optimizer on their SeaZip vessels. SVO continuously harvests the following data to support their superintendents:

• Engine performance data
• Camera feeds, retrievable remotely
• Alphatron and Praxis bridge systems
• Alarm management systems
• Impact measurements during landing”

“We have operations where deploying this system is an absolute no-brainer” – Peter van der Klei, Head of Technical Department at JR Shipping.

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