Precision steering with Becker Intelligent Monitoring System (BIMS)

Until now modern navigation and positioning systems have been using rather general output signals for rudder control operation while manoeuvring, because the force generated at specific rudder angles is not available to the navigation system. This results in less efficient manoeuvring. 

The Becker Intelligent Monitoring System (BIMS) is able to directly measure rudder forces and interface them with the ship’s navigation systems as well as visualise rudder lift on the bridge. Thus, improving manoeuvrability and allowing energy-saving autopilot operation and more efficient dynamic positioning.

Becker BIMS for safer manoeuvring
For safe maneuvering at all times

By displaying rudder force, the BIMS ensures optimal rudder performance for safe manoeuvring. It can detect low rudder forces, indicating where poor rudder response or even rudder stall can be expected. This enables the crew to take appropriate countermeasures in advance to achieve optimum rudder performance.

Energy saving autopilot operation by bims
For energy-saving autopilot operation

Travelling on autopilot, the rudder of a ship operates continuously within a range of several degrees, leading to a significant increase in resistance and fuel consumption. Direct force feedback made available by BIMS supports the ship’s autopilot and navigation system to sail with fewer rudder movements, resulting in energy savings with a corresponding reduction in emissions.

Efficient dynamic positioning by bims
For efficient dynamic positioning

BIMS provides the perfect solution to support and improve the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system using conventional rudder-propeller arrangements. Precise measurement of rudder force leads to better station keeping performance as the DP model is better updated, resulting in more reliable dynamic positioning operations. Additionally, the energy savings resulting from fewer rudder movements in DP mode are substantial.

Composing of Becker Intelligent Monitoring System and container vessel
BIMS functional principle

Further reasons:

  • Determination of rudder lift, drag and torque
  • Serial and network interfaces to navigation systems such as autopilot (AP) and dynamic positioning (DP) systems
  • Fewer rudder motions during AP and DP operation
  • Energy savings and emission reductions through improved efficiency
  • Showing rudder force on the bridge and wings makes manoeuvring safer
  • Reduced wear and costs of maintaining steering gear and rudder
  • DNV GL Type Approval

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Becker Intelligent Monitoring System (BIMS)
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