Crowley and ABS partner to explore how to advance and use
augmented and virtually reality technologies for vessels and other
marine environments.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and ABS, a leading
provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have
entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of
augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other
marine environments.
These innovations will provide mariners a
safer and more efficient option and allow us to provide services
for our customers that are even more reliable and effective.
The ABS partnership agreement builds on Crowley's new service
network using augmented reality on select vessels. Crew wear goggle
technology to provide real-time visuals of ship equipment to remote
technicians to collaborate on solutions. The technology, developed
by Kognitiv Spark, allows mariners and shoreside crew to more
quickly complete maintenance, updates and upgrades on board with
digital collaboration.
ABS and Crowley will collaborate in a joint pilot project for
classification-related survey support activities, such as aspects
of annual and special surveys including task crediting. In
addition, the project will include a variety of activities
involving surveyors, engineers and back-office survey support,
virtual walkthroughs and livestreaming using fully remote and
hybrid survey techniques. Successful class surveys are important to
operate vessels.
"Augmented reality technology is a field technology, so in
collaborating with forward-looking companies like Crowley, we can
explore what's possible for future survey operations as well as for
safety in use. ABS class services are leading the industry and
finding ways to enrich the data used to both streamline the class
process and also keep mariners and our surveyors safe," said
Patrick Ryan, ABS senior vice
president and chief technology officer.
Crowley owns and operates a diverse U.S. and foreign flag fleet
that includes, container, roll on/roll off (RoRo), tug, dry cargo
and offshore wind development and service operation vessels. The
collaboration with ABS will leverage its ongoing innovation efforts
to bring more efficient and sustainable operations through
technology. Kognitiv Spark and Crowley presented its AR operating
system technology at Crowley's inaugural Innovation Expo this year
as an example of this effort.
"Partnership is key to sustainable growth and success in
maritime services, and we look forward to working with ABS to
advance innovation technology for the benefit of our maritime
ecosystem and our customers," said Cole
Cosgrove, vice president, Crowley Shipping. "These
innovations will provide mariners a safer and more efficient option
and allow us to provide services for our customers that are even
more reliable and effective."
ABS is leading the way forward in applying technologies such as
high-resolution laser scanning, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),
crawlers, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and wearable
technologies to augment traditional class-related surveys and
inspections.
About Crowley
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime,
energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and
government sectors with $3.4 billion
in annual revenues, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet
and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more
U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has
invested more than $3.2 billion in
maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the
global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services
provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to
sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and
island territories through five business units: Crowley Logistics,
Crowley Shipping, Crowley Solutions, Crowley Wind Services and
Crowley Fuels. Additional information about Crowley, its business
units and subsidiaries can be found at http://www.crowley.com.
About ABS
ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical
advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is
committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design
and construction. Focused on safe and practical application of
advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with
industry and clients to develop accurate and cost-effective
compliance, optimized performance and operational efficiency for
marine and offshore assets.
Media Contact
David DeCamp, Crowley,
904-727-4263, David.DeCamp@crowley.com, www.Crowley.com
Torey Vogel, Crowley,
904-726-4536, Torey.Vogel@crowley.com, www.Crowley.com
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