Container loss at sea is an urgent and systemic problem. SensoriumC-Onboard helps to reduce this risk by providing the captain on board with better information. Company GBMS won the Maritime Innovation Award for this invention last night at the Maritime Awards Gala.
The jury sees the system as an innovative and socially relevant solution that contributes to safer container transport. Furthermore, SensoriumC-Onboard has the potential to become a new industry standard.
SensoriumC-Onboard
GBMS’ unique SensoriumC lashing software makes container shipping smarter, more efficient and safer. With fast, proprietary, class-independent and certified lashing calculations, SensoriumC provides visibility into the forces acting on container stacks at every stage: design, loading, route prediction, real-time onboard monitoring and incident analysis (such as the MSC Zoe and ONE Apus incidents).
This enables ship designers, planners, shipowners, crew and researchers to make informed decisions at every stage – from safely carrying more containers and planning safer routes to intervening before an incident occurs. The result is improved safety, fewer lost containers and less environmental damage, as well as lower costs through reduced cargo losses and route diversions, while carrying more cargo.
SensoriumC demonstrates how Dutch maritime expertise can make a difference worldwide. GBMS combines Dutch expertise in hydrodynamics, ship design, sensor technology and software to address a global problem: container loss at sea. Developed and proven with Dutch shipping companies, including first customer JR-Shipping, the software is now being rolled out internationally.
SensoriumC thereby strengthens the Netherlands’ position as a leader in smart, safe and sustainable shipping, while demonstrating how innovation from the Dutch maritime sector can directly contribute to safety, environmental protection and global competitiveness. Just as a car driver knows how fast they are travelling, crews using SensoriumC know how great the forces acting on container stacks are.
SensoriumC is the only solution that makes lashing forces visible across the entire chain, from design and loading to real-time onboard monitoring and incident analysis. The product has been proven in practice and is certified, class-independent and operational at both large and small shipping companies. Fewer lost containers means greater safety for crews, less pollution of the sea and coast, and lower costs for shipowners.
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Other nominees
The other two nominees for the Maritime Innovation Award were:
- Kranendonk Production Systems – PORTABOT: This portable welding cobot helps to address the shortage of welders and increases productivity and quality in shipbuilding. The innovation strengthens the position of the Dutch maritime manufacturing industry by offering a solution for the relatively small, specialised vessels built here.
- Shipping Technology – Dock2Dock: This system innovation supports the crew and contributes to the transition to (partially) autonomous shipping. The solution enhances safety and sustainability and addresses structural staffing issues.
Last night, 2 November, the Maritime Awards Gala took place at ORYN, Hilversum, the Netherlands. As has become common practice, five awards were presented. The Maritime Ship of the Year Award, Maritime Achievement Award, Maritime Innovation Award, Maritime Talent Award and Maritime Security Award.
Picture: With SensoriumC, the crew knows how great the forces acting on container stacks are (photo Maritime Awards Gala Foundation/award winner).
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