ABS first-ever remote survey

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) performed the first ever remote failure mode effect analysis (DP/FMEA) March 27 as part of completing a special survey of machinery utilizing Edison Chouest Offshore’s remote monitoring center in Cut Off, La., and platform supply vessel Cat Island. Chouest has a PSV fleet capable of providing remote troubleshooting and inspections, which reduces the need for technicians to travel to vessels, and supports social distancing, which is crucial in today’s business to limit the spread of the coronavirus. ABS and ECO used the opportunity to pilot the survey. “This was a unique experience and ABS plans to continue to work with Chouest and to use this process to execute remote surveys in the future where possible,” said ABS’ senior surveyor Shawn Poulin. Chouest’s 312-class of PSVs have features to make these remote surveys possible. The PSV features, and RMC, allow the execution of remote pilots with a key step on the road to digital class. (Source: Work Boat 04/06/20) https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/abs-edison-chouest-conduct-first-ever-remote-dp-fmea/