The plates are attached to every hose on the ship. The tag is read using a specially adapted Palm PDA. Data collected by the tag reader is loaded back into the base station PC where it updates the database records for each hose. This database contains a full description of all hoses on the ship in what is referred to as a hose register.
When a new hose is fitted or one is replaced the database records details of the new hose and calculates the next date when the hose must be inspected and when the hose would normally be replaced.
Hoses in service need to be regularly inspected and the system will prompt you when an inspection is needed. If an inspected hose is reported as defective the system will then schedule it for replacement.

Features and Benefits

• Provides a full record of the specification of hoses fitted and the maintenance regime required to keep them operational;
• Provides digital records of all maintenance tasks performed on all hoses on board;
• Automatically updates Hose Register once tasks have been performed;
• Alerts operators when hoses require inspection and /or replacement.
• Produces rounds reports for central on shore retention if required;
• Significantly improves Health & Safety regime as hoses cannot be overlooked for repair or replacement without intervention by operators;
• Complete round and update of Registers can be achieved without keying in data;
• Simplifies the task thus making it more likely that the task will be performed.

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