RIMS BV (Robotica In Maintenance Strategies) offers inspection services of enclosed spaces (tanks;void spaces, etc), cargo holds and other objects with latest drone technology

1. Inspections with drones
RIMS use Industrial Revolution 4.0 technologies to make maintenance operations
safer, cheaper and more efficient, moving away from traditional time consuming
maintenance strategies.
With more than 25 years’ experience of maintenance and asset management,
RIMS supply revolutionary Drone based solutions for the inspection of enclosed
spaces in both on and offshore environments including:
• Void spaces • Ballast & potable water tanks
• Duct keels • Cargo & storage tanks
Theinspectionsincluderecordingtheconditionsoftheactualconstruction,piping
and coatings and other appendages for evidence of dents, cracks or corrosion.
RIMS are able to provide a full inspection service following the guidelines of
Article 42 of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
This means revolutionary drone inspection technologies are legally allowed and
available to everyone. Even without any experience.
All inspection activity is recorded and included with a survey report
which RIMS will work together with the client to analyze the data and
identify immediate required actions or recommendations for future
maintenance activities.
In addition to enclosed spaces, RIMS drone services can be used to
increase the efficiency of other inspection requirements including:
• Pre-inspection of bilge/ballast installations for retrofit solutions
• Pre-inspection of funnels to validate space for SCR installation
• Post discharge survey to identify any remaining goods in the holds
of bulk carriers
• Energy inspection (E.g. boilers, solar panels, windmills)
• Mine inspections, including search & rescue activities
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2. 1. Reduction in healh & safety risks
Robotics and drones for monitoring and inspection tasks can significantly
mitigate risks associated with all areas of activities where there is a H&S
risk including working at height, slips, trips and falls, confined spaces.
2. Reduced preparation & down time
Robotics & drones can inspect the condition & functionality of installa-
tions, on vessels and within buildings in a much shorter timescale. This
will lead to huge reductions of paperwork in relation to traditional risk
assessments and work permits.
3. Faster data acquisition & review
Robots & drones can perform faster, automated and more detailed sur-
veys or surface inspections in a much shorter timescale reducing required
man hours. Information can be reviewed in ‘Real time’ and evaluated in
more detail after completion of the inspections.
4. Improved overview
Drones can be flown at both low & high altitude, and can produce high
quality videos & images which can be used in ‘real time’ to monitor
and inspect activities, installations, enclosed spaces, infrastructure and
surfaces of machines and buildings. Videos & images can be captured
from angles and elevations that are impossible to achieve with hand-held
cameras and can be reviewed in ‘real time’ or stored for future use.
5. Efficient maintenance history
Digital data & video recordings are more accurate and practical than the
human eye. They are easier to search through, and can help to establish
an efficient maintenance history for future reference.
6. Survey of inaccessible locations
Drone and mini-robots can access small areas, tanks, pipes, or enclosed
spaces where people or traditional vehicles have limited or no access.
7. Improved data resolution & density
Robotics & drones are able to more accurately record findings compared
to manned helicopters, planes and traditional human surveys. They are
able to access remote areas and can get closer to the surface registering
both visual and technical data. More information can be captured
resulting in an increase in data density and better quality of survey and
trends can be identified and monitored.
8. Lower overall costs
Use of drones & robots to carry out research & inspections is often
cheaper than traditional methods because they are able to access
more remote areas. Installations don’t need to be ventilated, previous
remote areas can be easily and safely accessed, data acquisition and
analyses is a lot faster and the whole process can reduce man hours and
traditional equipment required.
Book your inspection
RIMS offers smart surveying & asset management solutions for a variety
of industries. With our full service approach, we organize, inspect,
analyse data, implement and exploit new smart drone surveying and
maintenance solutions. Our full service inspections with new drone
technologies help you assist in your daily operations or replace old(er):
expensive, slower, unsafe, high-risk & resource intensive maintenance
activities. For more information, contact:
RIMS B.V. - Mijnbouwstraat 120, 2628 RX Delft, The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 6 290 22 439
E-mail: info@rims-bv.com
Website: www.rims-bv.com
About RIMS
With more than 25 years of maintenance experience in the maritime
industry, RIMS is a global inspection, project and maintenance
consultancy. Our expertise and full inspection services with smart drones
and robots will help you revolutionize your maintenance strategy. It will
help you benefit from much safer, more sustainable and cost-efficient
surveying and maintenance solutions. RIMS helps you with:
• Full inspections with drones and robots
• Survey-, Asset-, and Maintenance Solutions
• Inspiration & ideation for innovation
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