OrbitMI says traditional noon reporting is now outdated
OrbitMI is looking to relieve the reporting burden for seafarers while boosting operational efficiency with Orbit Reporter (Source: Shutterstock)
New York-based software company, OrbitMI, claims that manual noon reporting is tedious and increasingly complex for ships’ crews, often leading to mistakes. Seafarers now have to create a range of reports for different stakeholders and the lack of a standard format increases the chance of errors.
“The complexity of new environmental regulations means that high-quality, consistent data is essential for effective decision-making and achieving goals like efficiency and reduced emissions,” the company’s CEO, Ali Riaz, said. “The absence of standardised, high-quality data leads to an inefficient and error-prone reporting system that doesn’t meet the needs of modern shipping.”
OrbitMI’s latest version of the Orbit Reporter platform simplifies noon reporting by automating data collection, validation, and sharing with stakeholders. It combines reliable high-frequency data from sensors aboard ship with manual noon reports to provide accurate details of vessel operation. It also reduces the workload for seagoing staff by eliminating the need for double data entry.
Orbit Reporter also uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning to detect and correct errors. It analyses data in context, considers variable factors such as weather conditions, and validates information in real time, creating a feedback loop for continuous improvement, the company said.
The system is also compatible with emerging Operational Vessel Data (OVD) standards and can be integrated with other third-party systems, such as verification systems used by classification societies.
