Smart Nautilus Reporting, Compliance and Biofouling Management Platform
The Smart Nautilus platform has been developed to provide vessel owners and fleet management companies with a structured, technology-driven approach to underwater inspection and biofouling management. Utilizing Smart Nautilus remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), the system enables the systematic collection, documentation, and analysis of hull condition data in alignment with international maritime regulations and best practices.
Regulatory Alignment
The platform supports compliance with key international frameworks, including:
- IMO 2023 Biofouling Guidelines (Resolution MEPC.378(80)), building on the 2011 Guidelines, to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species.
- International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention, 2001), ensuring coatings and treatments are properly monitored.
- Ballast Water Management Convention (2004), by complementing broader invasive species control measures.
- UNCLOS Articles 194–196, addressing obligations to prevent marine pollution and the spread of harmful aquatic organisms.
- Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Guidelines (MEPC.346(78)), through improved hydrodynamic performance and reduced fuel consumption.
Vessel Report Features
Each vessel-specific report is designed to serve as a comprehensive compliance and operational record, incorporating:
- Interactive analytical charts for visualizing inspection results and biofouling trends.
- Structured summary documentation aligned with IMO-recommended reporting formats (e.g., Biofouling Record Book, MEPC.378(80), Appendix 4).
- High-resolution photographic evidence to support verification and audit processes.
- Historical and real-time biofouling datasets, enabling longitudinal tracking of hull condition.
- A Biofouling Management Plan (BFMP) and Biofouling Record Book (BFRB), consistent with IMO guidance, to facilitate proactive maintenance and regulatory inspections.
Operational Benefits for Fleet Managers
- Regulatory Readiness: Provides standardized documentation to support Port State Control inspections and flag state audits.
- Efficiency Gains: Enhances vessel performance by reducing drag, improving fuel efficiency, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduces the likelihood of invasive species transfer, minimizing environmental liability and reputational risk.
- Lifecycle Asset Management: Supports predictive maintenance strategies, extending coating life cycles and optimizing dry-docking schedules.
Strategic Value
By integrating inspection data, regulatory compliance frameworks, and proactive maintenance planning, the Smart Nautilus platform enables operators and fleet managers to:
- Demonstrate adherence to IMO and regional biofouling regulations.
- Optimize operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
- Maintain a verifiable, audit-ready record of vessel biofouling management activities.
For further technical details on how this solution supports compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term asset management, please contact our team via the Contact Us page.