Of the many reasons why fleet owners are investing in IoT devices, two stand out: the need to comply with increasing regulatory obligations, and the ability to save costs.
With the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s strategy to halve the greenhouse gas emissions of the world fleet by 2050, there’s unlikely to be any reduction in the amount of data you need to provide the authorities about your ship’s emissions and fuel consumption, and with fishing rights in flux, being able to accurately and reliably track your fleet’s location is another key requirement.
It’s not all red tape; with virtually real-time data from ocean-based buoys, fleet owners can plot the most effective route for your vessels, and by adding IoT devices to containers, you can manage handling more efficiently, and ensure maintenance is completed before it becomes an issue.