Pneumatic fenders play a critical role in protecting ships and port installations from damage during docking operations. These fenders act as shock absorbers between a vessel and a quay, pier, or another vessel, mitigating the forces exerted during docking or undocking. In doing so, they enhance the safety of both ships and port infrastructure.
SkyLab IoT and Nordic Fender have combined their expertise to create a new Retrofit Internet of Things (IoT) sensor, which introduces smart safety and monitoring capabilities to standard fenders and buoys. By outfitting traditional fenders and buoys with this IoT sensor, the system gathers real-time data on key metrics such as pressure, temperature, impact, X,Y,Z rotation, and location. This technology allows users to access both live and historical data remotely, providing greater control and valuable insights into the condition and performance of the fenders and buoys.
The IoT sensor automatically sends multiple status updates per day at preset intervals, transmitting sensor data regularly and sending immediate alerts when predefined exceptions occur.
Communication is handled via LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network), a communication protocol known for its ability to transmit over distances of tens of kilometers, even in challenging conditions. LoRaWAN is also highly energy-efficient, enabling the sensors to operate for years on a single battery.
These innovative sensors reduce the need for periodic and costly inspections, lower risks, and provide instant notifications of anomalies. This not only enhances safety but also results in cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and timely detection, tracking, and recovery of relocated fenders and buoys.
The IoT sensors utilize the SkyNet IoT LoRaWAN network, the largest neutral multi-LoRaWAN network operator in the world, offering maximum connectivity, roaming, and redundancy across multiple regular networks. The SkyNet IoT network is flexible, license-free, and expandable on ships and platforms, making it suitable for a wide range of IoT solutions beyond the maritime sector.
Nordic Fender offers an extensive range of marine fenders and related equipment for various applications. Its diverse product portfolio and innovative solutions ensure optimal and cost-efficient maritime protection. As the exclusive distributor of the Retrofit Fender Sensor, Nordic Fender collaborates with SkyLab to continue developing cutting-edge IoT solutions for the maritime industry.
With the introduction of the Retrofit Fender Sensor, SkyLab IoT and Nordic Fender are setting a new standard for the maritime sector, where smart technologies drive sustainability, efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced safety.
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