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probably about to change. Engineered to help gas engine operators defer maintenance schedules to 40,000 hours from 20,000 hours, Windrock and the advent of LNG and/or dual fuel engines in the workboat sector is set to change the dynamics of performance and maintenance of diesel fuel engines.Used as part of a condition-based monitoring (CBM) program, Windrock helps clients pinpoint where less in- trusive or frequent maintenance based on schedules alone can be avoided. More than purchasing a product, custom- ers are buying a bridge to CBM and measurable savings in maintenance costs.Designed to provide usable on board data for frontline, engineers, the Windrock system also serves as an online monitor, delivering a real time, 24/7 stream of metrics for ofÞ ce-based technicians. Analysts using online data from permanent, Þ xed Windrock systems can then bring por- table units to troubleshoot the engine. Windrock customers can choose from a wide variety of customizable systems. All Windrock analyzers utilize Win- drock MD software for trending, reporting and analysis. The software serves as a single data repository for all infor- mation, allowing data to be easily shared between analysts for collaboration and consultation with industry experts. Both Windrock and AME stress that this is analysis Ð not just data collection. Where others collect and provide data, Windrock provides deÞ nitive analysis. As with many other remote monitoring solutions, Win- drock is OEM agnostic, can be used in conjunction with other systems, send data to other systems and can receive data points. Not overly complex and once the set-up is complete, the data is easy to use by mechanics. And, of course, AME is fully involved with the set-up. REMOTE MONITORING Ð YOUR BOTTOM LINE FOR FLEET OPTIMIZATION It really doesnÕt matter what you use remote monitoring for. Chances are; it will save you big dollars. If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then sophisticated monitoring systems will provide metric tonnes of relief. But, thatÕs up to you. What do you wish you could see, real time and in sharp detail? There must be something. FLEET OPTIMIZATION Shoreside monitoring of systems on vessels can help detect small problems before they become serious, costly issues. (Photo: Imtech Marine) www.marinelink.com MN 41MN November2013 Layout 32-49.indd 41MN November2013 Layout 32-49.indd 4110/28/2013 3:20:21 PM10/28/2013 3:20:21 PM