Rhode Island’s Siren Marine is expanding in the commercial market with a Connected Boat collaboration with Cummins. Cummins recently launched PrevenTech, which uses Siren’s cloud-based technology to monitor Cummins’ engines and generators. According to Siren, PrevenTech “uses global connectivity, big data, advanced analytics, and Internet of Things (often referred to as IoT) technology to provide advanced detection, reporting, and diagnosis of potential engine health issues on phones, tablets, and computers.”
One of the main features of PrevenTech is the FleetguardFIT — FIT stands for filtration intelligence technology. Siren calls FleetguardFIT the “first comprehensive, real-time filtration, oil and hydraulic fluid quality monitoring solution.” It uses several smart sensors that are linked to the cloud to analyze and communicate the level and condition of a boat’s important fluids. The idea is that real-time data will eliminate guesswork and cut down on constant manual monitoring of fluids and time-consuming maintenance schedules.
“Our partnership with Cummins demonstrates the transformative power of Connected Boat technology in the commercial space. Whether you have a single vessel or manage an entire fleet, keeping your assets online and running smoothly is the key to a successful operation. The technology we’ve developed with Cummins keeps small problems from becoming large ones, and allows marine stakeholders to take a proactive stance on service and maintenance,” said Siren CEO Jeffrey Poole.
Siren has also made inroads in the commercial market with its SirenFleet vessel management portal.
“Our boats are running practically nonstop, so we need to schedule routine maintenance about every eight days. By monitoring engine data and other onboard systems through the SirenFleet dashboard, we’re able to provide mechanics with the intelligence they need to complete services quickly,” said James Freeman, the director of operations for TowBoatUS.
Preventech
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