BEMAC's Research and Development Division
BEMAC research and development experts always strive to establish new global standards through theiractivities.
In the marine plant field, we make full use of knowledge accumulated over the years in product developmentendeavors with a focus on achieving both world firsts and industry firsts, all aimed at building ships for the futureusing electrical technologies and maintaining our position as a forerunner of the era.
Development Project Examples
MaSSA-One
CBM (Condition-Based Maintenance), remote support from onshore offices, automatic operation technology, etc., using vessel data collected on a server installed on board and shared with shore, avoid equipment troubles and marine accidents, We are proceeding with development with the aim of realizing "a ship that never stops" that can safely arrive at its destination on schedule.
MaSSA-One：https://www.massa-one.com/english/
BEMAC-DPS
We are developing a system that utilizes automatic propulsion control for ship propulsion systems in order to maintain a set vessel position without the use of anchors, mooring devices or similar.
AI-based anomaly detection system for marine engine systems
The maritime industry has addressed social issues such as seafarers shortage and reducing maritime accidents by realizing autonomous vessels. We have been working on developing an AI-based anomaly detection system for marine engine systems to contribute to the realization of autonomous vessels. A machine learning-based approach has been adopted for the AI system to detect abnormalities in marine equipment early and estimate the cause of them.
LiBsystem
We are developing a lithium-ion battery (LiB) for storing electrical energy on vessels. In recent years, not only fossil fuels but also natural energy sources such as solar and wind power have been utilized, and vessels that run solely on electric energy have been developed. The LiB system is attracting attention as a new energy storage device for environmentally friendly vessels.
Power supply system
The power supply system we are developing is a unit that charges and discharges lithium-ion batteries. We are aiming for a power supply system with the same capacity as the generator installed on the vessel. Works in concert with the generator to deliver battery power to the ship. We are developing a system that is as small as possible and has high charging/discharging efficiency so that it is friendly to both the ship and the global environment.
Motor Drives
A propulsion device for an electrically propelled vessel requires a large amount of power to move a large hull, so it could not be equipped with conventional technology. However, the rapid progress in recent years of power electronics, a technology for freely manipulating large amounts of power, has made it possible to develop inexpensive and compact systems. We are developing an electric propulsion system with the aim of creating environmentally friendly vessels.