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In consequence, operators could soon be logging in for immediate co-ordination solutions in much the same way that they already refer routinely to the Met Office for detailed local weather forecasts.
LOCATION IS NO PROBLEM The advantage of MCCs in general, but large central hubs in particular, is that they can handle and interpret high volumes of data which can be pooled profitably.
Clearly, centralised MCCs must accommodate a wide range of different systems and emergency response procedures reliably and flexibly.
However, with digital systems location is not a primary concern. Wherever based, costs and skills can be shared. The resource pool is larger. Options increase. Efficient decisions can be made quickly. Everyone wins.
Green Marine Solutions (GMS) has been exploring the potential for regional centres and even a national MC hub, that would optimise O&M resources reliably and robustly, while minimising costs and guaranteeing confidentiality. GMS proposes many answers but consensus views are important. Your comments, opinions and precautionary tales will be welcomed to help with the practical development of this concept.
DIGITAL MARINE CO-ORDINATION FOR BETTER O&M
Can digital technology slash marine co- ordination (MC) costs? Is sharing asset resource data instantly and securely online an attractive economic option? Would a new generation of joint co- operative marine co-ordination centres (MCCs) serving whole UK and European regions revolutionise big offshore project logistical management?
In the ultimate case, could one centralised and digitally-based national MCC accessible across the British Isles 24/7/365 minimise budgets while improving both safety and resource use?
We believe the answer in each case is yes, with strong precedents. Co-operating local companies can share a
single extremely- efficient common MC resource, while still
maintaining full confidentiality.
Here, we would
like to look at the issues involved and invite inputs and views.
Log in for instant co-operative answers.
First-class marine co-ordination (MC) which ensures that the right people, vessels, equipment - plus rescue and recovery assets - are in the correct position at the right time for the best price is now essential in all HSEQ-centric O&M activity.
But MC itself has a cost. This, we are confident can now be cut by a new co-operative approach which makes maximum use of modern high-speed information and communication technology.
ANY ANSWERS?
Green Marine Solutions is already working with offshore industry leaders keen to pioneer the advanced MCC concept. Key answers are already known. However, many operators will want to explain their own ideas and specific goals.
Exploring some of the issues involved we hope will encourage a useful discussion.
CHANGING FACE OF MC
To understand why change is necessary, it is important to recognise that the days of the time-served seafarer with a radio working as a pivotal point for MC are over because of complexity.
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