Pan Ocean’s LNG Service Showcases SHI’s Chopping-Edge Digital Twin Know-how

South Korean firms Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Pan Ocean have joined forces to showcase a ship administration platform primarily based on digital twin know-how. The businesses have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop complete digital options that prioritize operational effectivity. The plan is for SHI to combine its digital twin-based ship administration platform on Pan Ocean’s LNG service, New Apex, for an illustration. This platform will analyze real-time navigation knowledge and allow built-in administration and upkeep of all ship methods, leading to value financial savings. Following the demonstration, each firms intention to increase the usage of digital options for autonomous navigation.

Samsung Heavy Industries’ President, Jung Jin-taek, highlighted that the corporate’s give attention to digital twin know-how, a core side of autonomous navigation, might be additional enhanced by way of this collaboration to be able to lead the worldwide market.

Pan Ocean’s CEO, Ahn Jung-ho, acknowledged the numerous adjustments anticipated within the maritime transport sector on account of digitalization, pushed by elements like next-generation communication networks, environmental rules, and power conservation. Pan Ocean goals to make the most of its navigation experience to set trade requirements for digitalization.

Earlier this 12 months, SHI additionally partnered with Norwegian maritime know-how group Kongsberg Maritime (KM) to develop autonomous LNG carriers. The target is to create a next-generation LNG service that makes use of distant autonomous navigation and low-carbon know-how for safer and extra energy-efficient operations.