In fact, given the potential for digital solutions to improve the efficiency of engines and their fuel consumption, the potential savings for shipowners exceed those of streamlined back office operation. By extracting insights from key data from these systems, vessels will also be able to lower their emissions to meet the demands of regulators and charterers. While the potential efficiency savings offered by such solutions have attracted interest, the adoption of digital solutions in engine rooms has been steady rather than spectacular. Not all owners have been convinced, while other owners have chosen to take a 'wait and see' approach until final product versions are released. Engine designer and technology developer WinGD has responded by incorporating digital technology into product developments as standard. Luca Sala, Senior Manager Product Strategy at WinGD explains with the company's WinGD Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) has now been "installed on several vessels" since its release in 2018. WiDE allows the collection and analysis of ship and machinery data in order to proactively predict component anomalies to offer support through live troubleshooting and diagnostic advice to the crew.
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