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Kathleen Martin
Guest
It has become apparent that the use of drone technology to identify faults in the shipping industry is on the rise. This innovative method allows the Port to obtain photographs of the facilities taken underwater, providing many advantages for facility maintenance.
Sohar Port carries out its inspections using this cutting-edge technology throughout its processes, ensuring the safety of staff and reliability of its facilities. The port is the first in Oman to start incorporating this technology in its monitoring system.
Jasleen Mann speaks to senior asset management engineer at Sohar Port, Sufyan Al Mamari, about the use of underwater drones in the shipping industry and the advantages of the technology.
Jasleen Mann (JM): What is the reason behind the development of this technology?
Sufyan Al Mamari (SA): The use of technology has become essential to Sohar’s growth. We rely on precise measurements and cutting-edge equipment to assist tenants at the Freezone to become more efficient and vessels in the port load and unload goods to maintain effective supply chains. This extends to the maintenance of the port.
We use unmanned vehicles as an integral part of the port’s monitoring system. Underwater drones are used to perform tasks from essential inspections to the routine observation of the port and logistic infrastructure. The technology can detect and remedy defects where it is difficult or unsafe for humans to venture, ensuring structural integrity and durability. This is especially important when surveying berths and the breakwaters.
Continue reading: https://www.ship-technology.com/features/what-is-driving-the-demand-for-underwater-drone-detection/
Sohar Port carries out its inspections using this cutting-edge technology throughout its processes, ensuring the safety of staff and reliability of its facilities. The port is the first in Oman to start incorporating this technology in its monitoring system.
Jasleen Mann speaks to senior asset management engineer at Sohar Port, Sufyan Al Mamari, about the use of underwater drones in the shipping industry and the advantages of the technology.
Jasleen Mann (JM): What is the reason behind the development of this technology?
Sufyan Al Mamari (SA): The use of technology has become essential to Sohar’s growth. We rely on precise measurements and cutting-edge equipment to assist tenants at the Freezone to become more efficient and vessels in the port load and unload goods to maintain effective supply chains. This extends to the maintenance of the port.
We use unmanned vehicles as an integral part of the port’s monitoring system. Underwater drones are used to perform tasks from essential inspections to the routine observation of the port and logistic infrastructure. The technology can detect and remedy defects where it is difficult or unsafe for humans to venture, ensuring structural integrity and durability. This is especially important when surveying berths and the breakwaters.
Continue reading: https://www.ship-technology.com/features/what-is-driving-the-demand-for-underwater-drone-detection/
