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THE INSTITUTE FOR DRONE TECHNOLOGY

The Maritime Industry

& Drone Technology

Case Studies Apr 2019

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Overview

Drone technology provides three clear advantages to a wide range of industries, these are an increase in safety, an increased efficiency in operations, and the opportunity for innovation through the collection of large amounts of previously inaccessible data. This means drones are particularly useful to industries that work in potentially dangerous environments, where operational costs are high, and where the collection of data adds value to stakeholders. In the maritime environment there are a number of achievable advantages drone technology can provide. The most readily achievable include:

• Confined space inspection • Asset inspection (from hulls to port infrastructure) • Security and surveillance • Search and rescue assistance • Delivery of objects

In 2016, PWC estimated the total addressable value of drone powered solutions in all applicable industries at over $127bn. The maritime industry ticks all the boxes for being an industry where drone technology can have a significant impact in increasing safety, providing cost efficiencies, and finding innovative new ways of conducting operations. It is a highly regulated and safety-conscious industry that operates in a challenging physical environment. Key to the safe and effective implementation of drone technology in organisations is that the integration process is carried out with a rigorous capability framework that can be measured, while providing flexibility for ongoing development of new use cases. This is why AMC Search and The Institute for Drone Technology are working together to create and deliver training systems that underpin the safe and efficient implementation of drone technology in the maritime industry.

Intelligent drone data can save thousands of dollars and hundreds of hazardous man-hours, while providing better business information.

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Overview of basic capabilities – Martek Marine

“UAS play a critical component in the future of the maritime industry in increasing its effectiveness, efficiency and safety and before we know it, the maritime industry will be altered forever. The use of drones, rather than launch boats could help to reduce costs by up to 90% for vessel operations and ship managers. Research has shown that on average, the cost of a launch boat is $1,500 per hire, however, it can be as much as $4,000 depending on port locations, and it’s been estimated to save the entire industry upwards of $675 million…

Drones can be flown into high up or hazardous areas to check the structural integrity of a vessel or of loaded cargo. Whereas previously this high-risk job was down to a crew member, now a drone can be flown to the inspection point, and with a high definition video feedback to the control centre, not only does this mitigate any risk, it is also far quicker.” January, 2018

https://www.martek-marine.com/blog/drone-technology-maritime-industry/

Case Study B – 4 Ways drones are being used:

Gathering data for inspection purposes “The UK Royal Navy has used drones to identify ship defects so that they might be able to diagnose and resolve issues while at sea. Doing so represents an incredible reduction in time and maintenance costs that would otherwise be committed to spotting and resolving such issues.” Security and surveillance “The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is using drones to help with border control, pollution monitoring and the detection of illegal activities such as fishing and drug trafficking.” Maritime search and rescue “Drone technology has already made a major difference on land when it comes to search and rescue efforts, as it seems like drones are helping to find and rescue people every day . . . A drone equipped with VIDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) has been able to autonomously detect hundreds of large and small objects at sea in a variety of conditions.”

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Autonomous deliveries and autonomous ships Wilhelmsen Ships Services recently announced plans for drone-based delivery to ships at sea. It is designed to offer their clients a cost-effective alternative to hiring a launch whenever a ship needs a few documents or a spare part. Launch vessels typically cost about $1,500 but a representative for WSS estimated a drone delivery could eventually cost as little as $150. https://www.expouav.com/news/latest/4-ways-drones-maritime-offshore-services/

Case Study D – Drones in confined space inspection for maritime

“This will significantly reduce risk to human life during essential maintenance, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

The ultimate power of the drone is such that it can transmit visual data to the in-control surveyor sitting outside the enclosed space, whether this be a member of the ship's crew or of staff sat ashore. Close-up images of areas of specific interest can be sent to the surveyor, without anyone having to enter the space at all.

This is revolutionary in comparison with present techniques for entry to enclosed spaces.”

https://fairplay.ihs.com/safety-regulation/article/4283986/successful-trials-for-drones-as-tool-for-enclosed-space-inspections

Case Study C – DT640 Utility mag crawler – hull inspections

Deep Trekker has developed industry ready ROVs that are being used in a variety of water environments for inspection tasks. “"We have utilized the ROV for a variety of functions, such as checking on our anchoring system and conducting underwater inspections that are usually costly and difficult for divers to perform. The ROV has enabled us to reduce the costs associated with divers and has aided us in ensuring that our innovative technology is functioning as designed." Alexia Helgason Corporate Communications and Marketing at AgriMarine Holdings https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=53&v=0FMADe7aBig

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Case Study D – Drones in ports

“Just as the drones themselves have become more advanced and gained new capabilities, ports have come to realise the immense benefits they offer to safety, productivity and cost efficiency. . . In Vietnam . . . one port is using a drone for aerial cargo transport, while in Norway another port deploys drones to monitor and clean up the local environment. In Israel, Airobotics drones are supporting the construction of the country's largest port project at Haifa, with daily mapping and surveying.

They can also operate in rapid emergency response situations and support intelligence decisions with fast and accurate aerial data.

Drones can additionally monitor for environmental and ecological issues on-site and in the surrounding areas as well. As an example, containers holding hazardous or toxic materials and liquids must be inspected regularly for prevention of leaks and spillages, which can cause environmental damage with financial impacts.

Routine and on-demand equipment inspection ensures the machinery is safe to operate, too.

Traditionally, ports carry out various inspections by putting boots on the ground, but this can often prove unnecessarily dangerous in some cases, not to mention costlier than drone deployment.

“Employees performing hands-on inspections are at risk since this usually involves ladders, rigs to large machinery, and other dangerous tasks,” says Mrs Fenigson. “It also requires machinery to be shut down, resulting in significant financial implications. In contrast, autonomous drones offer a professional tool for viewing difficult-to-access areas, giving inspectors a safer, more cost-efficient way of gaining greater insight into operation-critical processes. Additionally, drone inspection significantly reduces the time it takes to inspect, thus saving costs and increasing operational efficiency.” “

https://www.portstrategy.com/news101/port-operations/port-services/Drones-can-make-or-break-a-port

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Case Study E – Port of Amsterdam drone detection

The Port of Amsterdam is set to conduct a four-week drone detection system trial, aimed to build understanding of how, where and why drones are flying over the Port of Amsterdam, as well as to monitor the potential of drones for numerous use applications across its, and its customers’ operations. “This trial is an important part of our innovation strategy. The M.A.D.S system gives us a first opportunity to get a feeling for the technology that will help us understand drone usage and make a first assessment on unwanted drone flights in a part of our port.... As the Port Authority we do want ensure drone flights in our port are carried out safely and responsibly, within the laws and regulations.” https://safety4sea.com/port-of-amsterdam-trials-monitoring-system-to-explore-drones/

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Case Study F - Norway to use drones to detect sulphur content from ships

In order to reduce the most of the harmful air emissions, the Norwegian Maritime Authority checks whether the ships comply with the current regulations regarding sulphur content in their fuels. In order to make their work more effective, Norway will now use drones, which will measure the sulphur content in the exhaust. https://safety4sea.com/norway-to-use-drones-to-detect-high-sulphur-content-from-ships/

Case Study G – Drone delivery in Port of Singapore

“Marking the very first time, the viability of autonomous drone delivery to vessels has been put to the test in hectic, real-world port conditions, Marius Johansen, VP Commercial, Ships Agency at Wilhelmsen Ships Service is confident with Airbus now onboard his agency team’s long-term drone delivery aspirations will be fulfilled.” https://www.wilhelmsen.com/media-news-and-events/press-releases/2018/wilhelmsen-ships-service-lifts-off-with-airbus-bringing-drone-delivery-to-one-of-the-worlds-busiest-ports/

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Case Study H – Drone for Security in Abu Dhabi port

“The master developer of ports and industrialised zones, the Abu Dhabi Port Company (ADPC), has significantly advanced its port security with the inauguration of flying drones.” Note this has been happening since 2014.

https://www.porttechnology.org/news/adpc_takes_to_the_skies_in_drone_security_measure

Case Study I – The future? Autonomous Ships?

Oceanalpha wants to build the world’s first autonomous cargo ship. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-28/boat-drones-propel-one-of-china-s-hottest-startups