AI-Driven Intelligent Marine Guidance Solution for Safe & Efficient Vessel Operations
Hefring Marine is a specialist developer of AI-enhanced and data-driven technologies that power the next generation of intelligent vessels. Our IMAS (Intelligent Marine Guidance System) SaaS solution unlocks a new level of efficiency and autonomous decision-making for vessel and fleet operations, while enhancing safety and promoting sustainable practices.
IMAS uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and edge computing to provide real-time data-driven insights that allow you to make informed decisions, maximize the potential of your fleet, and reduce your environmental footprint.
Offering a wide range of benefits, IMAS is trusted by marine and offshore professionals the world over. On average, our solution provides:
The ultra-reliable system has been proven time and time again in some of the world’s most challenging waters, with 486,000+ nautical miles covered, 30,000+ voyages completed, and 43,000+ hours of runtime.
The IMAS onboard software is hosted by a rugged IP67-rated central computing unit that gathers data from multiple sources via NMEA 2000, and outputs to compatible multi-function displays as well as uploading all data to the IMAS Cloud platform through a cellular network or the vessel’s own modem.
One or more high-performance IMU Sensor Units can be connected to the Control Unit. Each unit features a built-in accelerometer with +/-16g measurement range, dual gyroscopes and a magnetometer.
All our hardware is simple to install and is suited for a wide variety of new-build vessels as well as for retrofitting.
The onboard IMAS Helm software is an intelligent AI-powered digital assistant that is designed to improve two of the largest cost and risk drivers of fleet operations – accidents and fuel consumption. The solution saves fuel, reduces carbon emissions and enhances safety with real-time sea navigation that continuously improves as the AI learns.
IMAS Console is a cloud-based fleet management and analytics platform that provides owners, operators, and managers with a range of advanced tools for real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
IMAS’ advanced features include:
Our Speed Guidance feature fuses real-time data from vessel motions, sea conditions, weather forecasts, engine systems, and operator responses to provide you with optimal predictive recommendations for vessel speed. The system can be configured to output either the maximum safe speed, or the most fuel-efficient.
Developed in close collaboration with seasoned vessel captains, Speed Guidance replicates the decisions of a highly skilled operator, optimizing both safety and fuel consumption while minimizing wear and tear and maintenance requirements.
Utilizing multiple high-precision sensor units, our Impact Monitoring system tracks and displays impact and vibration data in real time through a variety of challenging sea conditions. Configurable alerts inform the operator when preset impact thresholds have been surpassed.
This feature is essential for reviewing safety protocols and preventing potential damage to the vessel, and is complemented by real-time weather and sea state updates that enable the captain to make proactive and optimal decisions that benefit passengers, crew, and ship alike.
Route GuidanceOur Route Guidance system calculates routes for optimal safety and efficiency using both current and forecasted data. Requiring the user to input only start and destination points, vessel details, and start time, it generates fuel-optimized routes while seamlessly adapting to unpredictable conditions.
This feature provides live tracking of current voyages on an interactive map, enhanced with second-by-second data overlays for a comprehensive overview of the entire fleet operation. Users can analyze a variety of metrics, including experienced impacts, speed guidance tailored for safety, fuel usage, engine performance, and environmental conditions.
The system also tracks a range of useful parameters such as engine hours, battery status, water depth, and oil temperature and pressure, allowing fleet managers to make data-driven decisions that improve safety, efficiency, and overall performance.
IMAS’ powerful Fleet Insights and Statistics tool provides detailed and automatically-generated reports on trip data and fleet-wide performance over user-selectable time frames. Vessels, captains and key metrics can be easily analyzed and compared, enabling comprehensive insights for more effective resource allocation and continuous operational improvement.
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