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CLASSIFICATION “Our goal is to be recognized as having the best classi? cations services; to be a recognized as a technology leader, and a trusted advisor.”

Kirsi Tikka, Ph.D.,

Executive Vice President – Global Marine “We have a ‘Future Class initiative’ (trademarked) and the future is data centric.”

Howard Fireman, SVP and CTO, & President of ABS’ Nautical Systems

TENMAT ADVANCED MARINE BEARINGS

The Data Conundrum

While much discussion today centers on “Big

Rudder Bearings

Data,” Howard Fireman, CTO, ABS explains that it’s a discussion of quantity and quality. “Data by itself is interesting, but until you verify the data (it’s not really useful),” said Fireman.

You have to look at it, remove the ‘noise’, you have to understand the potential shortcomings before you start applying things, and you have

Stern Tube Bearings to really go through that information to optimize

Propeller Shaft Bearings the data to ensure that it is ? ltered, processed and applied correctly. “What is our data strat- egy? That’s a very important discussion that we can’t have today because it’s still under devel- opment, but we’re working that one pretty hard.

One of my objectives is: can I (help to) make the rules development process better?”

D D DIN STOCK FOR 24 HR DELIVERY 15 YEAR WARRANTY* APPROVED WORLDWIDE “The other part that we have that can help our

Environment Friendly Composite Bearings clients is the Nautical Systems platform. We

Work with All Lubrication Systems have a lot of tools in there that can help clients

Easy to Machine, Fit, and Install ensure that they have the right information.”

Direct from the Manufacturer

TENMAT Inc. I T: 1-800-821-3436 I E: [email protected]

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