Set to launch at SMM 2016 in Hamburg September 6-9, 2016, the new Wärtsilä Sea-Master system uses digital technology to monitor shaft bearings and seals to help customers maximize uptime and lower lifecycle costs of vessel shaft lines. The Sea-Master system, available for all vessel segments and ship types as well as for new build and retrofit applications, collects real-time data from the tail shaft of the vessel, providing information about the operational health of the tail shaft equipment. “The Wärtsilä Sea-Master system is an exciting example of how digitalisation can advance the maintenance of propulsion technology,” sid Matthew Bignell, Sales Development Manager, Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings. “The system provides extensive real-time technical information and applies data analytics to deliver careful expert analysis and performance-enhancing recommendations.” “With the Wärtsilä Sea-Master, our customers will have a window into the operational health of the vessel’s shaft line and gain knowledge about, for instance, the wear rates of the equipment. This allows for more accurate maintenance planning and reduces vessel downtime,” Bignell said. “The Wärtsilä Sea-Master also allows customers to take a long-term view on their shaft line systems and to ensure regulatory compliance. Moreover, the Wärtsilä Sea-Master can enable a controlled extension of tail shaft maintenance withdrawal intervals for water lubricated systems.”