Smart Operators Don’t Just Monitor It, They Manage It!

Reliable and up-to-date data on water level and weather is critical to most maritime operations. The data is required in real-time in Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) centres, by pilots and onsite superintendents, and as a historical record for reporting and to update tidal predictions. Often though many organisations find that, while their sensors continue to work satisfactorily, the telemetry, management and display of data is often poorly implemented or overlooked. Furthermore, the ability to use this data to support wider applications in third party systems is either non-existent or limited.

Streamlining how an organisation manages its environmental monitoring data, by adopting a more data-centric approach, can bring major benefits. We have been working with ports and other maritime operators for over five years and have pioneered the concept of a port, or when considered more widely, a Maritime Information Infrastructure. This infrastructure is based on sound data management principles and best practices, endorsed by adopting a data management system which sits alongside and supplements other business management systems, such as for Quality, Environment, and Occupational Health and Safety.

While there is presently no international standard for data management, similar to ISO 9001 for Quality Management, there is plenty of reference material and examples of best practice to draw on. Including data governance in your business management framework encourages the buy-in and managerial commitment that is necessary for long-term success. Contact us to learn more about how we are helping our customers modernise their approach to data and information management and reaping multiple benefits.