{"id":6872,"date":"2020-03-26T16:54:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.al-sindbad.net\/shipping-industry-sees-growth-in-remote-surveys-in-times-of-coronavirus-crisis\/6872\/"},"modified":"2020-03-26T16:54:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:54:30","slug":"shipping-industry-sees-growth-in-remote-surveys-in-times-of-coronavirus-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.al-sindbad.net\/shipping-industry-sees-growth-in-remote-surveys-in-times-of-coronavirus-crisis\/6872\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Industry Sees Growth in Remote Surveys in Times of Coronavirus Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the maritime industry adjusts to the constraints placed on people\u2019s movements imposed by governments to limit the spread of the coronavirus, remote ship surveys and inspections are becoming increasingly popular.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classification societies have seen a surge in remote inspections despite the fact that the industry has been relatively slow<\/a> in the adoption of new digital technologies.<\/p>\n

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Specifically, remote surveys and inspections mean that surveyors don\u2019t have to be physically present on board a vessel, which is especially important during these challenging times caused by COVID-19. Instead, by using an online connection or video streaming link, a team of remote surveyors can provide support to vessels anywhere in the world with documentation, images, video and input provided by clients and crewmembers.<\/p>\n

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Digital technologies ensure that class services are delivered without disruptions, without compromising the safety of crew and surveyors.<\/p>\n

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It is likely that remote inspection devices could become commonplace in the future, replacing or assisting the attendance of surveyors.<\/p>\n

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The impact of the global COVID-19 crisis has prompted demand for DNV GL\u2019s remote survey services. The classification society said it has undertaken some 15,000 surveys and inspections since the launch in October 2018.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe use of remote surveys has meant that we have been able to limit disruptions to customer operations resulting from travel bans or quarantines involving our surveyors,\u201d <\/em>Knut \u00d8rbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV GL \u2013 Maritime, explained.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShip operators are able to receive immediately updated and verified electronic certificates, which make their business dealing with class, authorities and vendors much more efficient.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Remote surveys were first rolled out by DNV GL in October of 2018 and have been gaining in popularity ever since<\/a>. In 2019, for some survey types, up to 2 percent of all surveys were conducted remotely, with more than one third of clients having used the service at least once.<\/p>\n

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The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) has approved the use of RINA\u2019s remote technology for inspections of Liberian-flagged vessels. It is anticipated that the decision by LISCR could shortly be followed by other flag administrations<\/p>\n

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Italian shipowner d\u2019Amico will take advantage of this facility in a pilot case on its fleet.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe shipping industry is currently facing an unprecedented challenge and shoulders the responsibility of maintaining the flow of international trade during this crisis,\u201d <\/em>Alfonso Castillero, COO of LISCR, said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo ensure operational continuity, it is vital that we remain flexible and adjust our procedures in a way that protects personnel from exposure to the virus, while also increasing efficiency. RINA\u2019s remote inspection technology \u2026 facilitates the normal operation of our fleet by making vessel inspection completely accessible during a time when surveyor travel is near impossible.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cShipowners and all operators in the sector are now facing an unprecedented challenge that can only be won by staying united and finding together technologically advanced solutions to protect human life and to ensure the continuity of operations efficiently,\u201d <\/em>Salvatore d\u2019Amico, Fleet Director at d\u2019Amico Societ\u00e0 di Navigazione and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Liberia, noted.<\/p>\n

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