Archive · 31 Oct 2025
India's Shipping Industry Embraces Indigenous Engine Monitoring Technology
Imagine a ship's engine is like a car engine.
Usually, mechanics fix it after a certain number of miles, even if it's working fine.
This new technology helps watch the engine all the time.
It uses sensors to see if the engine is healthy, like a doctor checking your pulse.
If it sees a small problem, it tells the mechanics to fix it right away.
This is much smarter than waiting.
It can save money, stop the ship from breaking down unexpectedly, and even help save fuel and reduce pollution.
This is a big win for India because the technology was made and built in India, supporting the 'Make in India' idea.
Neptunus Power Plant Services Pvt Ltd and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) have signed an MoU for indigenous marine engine condition-monitoring technology.
The pact aims to integrate data-driven maintenance and digital diagnostics into India's maritime sector, supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.
IRS has awarded Type Approval Certification to Neptunus' VIB 360 and Torque Sense SHAPOLI systems, marking a first for indigenously developed technology.
This collaboration enables a shift from traditional fixed-interval maintenance to Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM).
CBM is expected to reduce maintenance costs by up to 30%, enhance reliability, optimize fuel efficiency, and lower emissions.
- Who
- Neptunus Power Plant Services Pvt Ltd and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
- What
- Signed an MoU for indigenous marine engine condition-monitoring technology and IRS awarded Type Approval Certification to Neptunus' VIB 360 and Torque Sense SHAPOLI systems.
- When
- The MoU was signed at Maritime India Week 2025; the article was published on October 31, 2025.
- Where
- India's shipping industry.
- Why
- To mainstream data-driven maintenance and digital diagnostics, foster maritime innovation through Indian R&D and manufacturing, and shift towards Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) for reduced costs and emissions.
- Companies Involved
- Neptunus Power Plant Services Pvt Ltd, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
- Agreement Type
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Technology Certified
- VIB 360 - Engine Condition Monitoring System and Torque Sense SHAPOLI
- Significance of Certification
- World's first indigenously developed, IRS-certified condition-monitoring technologies for marine diesel engines and propulsion systems.
- Initiative Supported
- 'Make in India'
- Event of Signing
- Maritime India Week 2025