Adopting to Cloud-based Ship Management Elongates the Vessel’s Life

Average Lifespan of Ships
The average lifespan of ships is roughly around 20-25 years. However, with cloud-based remote fleet management systems, ship owners can closely observe fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, and carbon intensity indicators from day one. This data can be used to make informed decisions about maintenance and operations, which can help to elongate the vessel's life by an additional five to seven years based on current regulations with trade permitting.

Cloud-based ship management software can assist in elongating the vessel's life in a number of ways:
Regular Maintenance
First, cloud-based fleet management solutions can help to ensure that regular maintenance is carried out on the ship. This is important because even minor repairs can lead to major problems if they are not addressed promptly. Cloud-based software allows ship owners to track the condition of the ship in real time, so that any potential problems can be identified and addressed before they cause serious damage.

Real-time Reporting
A cloud-based software can provide real-time reporting on the ship's performance. This information can be used to identify areas where fuel efficiency can be improved. By making small changes to the way the ship is operated, ship owners can save money on fuel costs and reduce their carbon emissions. This can help to extend the lifespan of the ship by reducing wear and tear on the engine and other components.

Fuel Efficiency
Cloud-based remote ship management can help to comply with CII regulations. For example, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strict regulations on carbon emissions. Cloud-based software can help ship owners to track their emissions and ensure that they are compliant with the regulations. This can help to avoid fines and penalties, which can save money and protect the ship's reputation.

Aligning IMO Decarbonization Goals
Fuel efficiency plays a significantly important role in defining the lifespan of a ship. With IMO’s carbon emission regulations to achieve the set decarbonisation goals through reduced greenhouse gas emissions via international shipping suggests a high possibility of cutting short the life of a ship by a few years. Whereas, through cloud-based fleet management systems, fuel usage and its efficiency can be monitored through the Smart Ship Hub© dashboard.

The MEPC 80 (Marine Environment Protection Committee) has set standards and expectations for the shipping industry for the betterment of the environment. Two of the major discussions and decision making points - energy efficiency of ships and guideline revisions of the underwater noise to protect marine life, suggest that the health of the ship at voyage is critical. And, as the ships grow older, their health deteriorates - unless maintained exquisitely from day one.

Quick fixes and long-term changes
Cloud-based remote fleet management provides real-time insights and health of the vessel. As the ships at sea often see wear and tear in its life, the data points accounted over years easily help in identifying patterns for specific routes or harbors, this in turn encompasses information that assist in taking decisions for elongating the lifespan of ships.

Conclusion
Overall, cloud-based ship management software can be a valuable tool for extending the lifespan of a vessel. By providing real-time data and insights, cloud-based software can help ship owners to make informed decisions about maintenance, operations, and compliance. This can lead to significant savings in terms of both money and time.

“Efficiency from day one is the first step in having a sustainable future!”