Articles & updates

The thinking behind the measurement.

Selected material from the original Maritime Systems website, retained because it still explains the operational problem, the development path and the lessons behind VIMMS.

VIMMS hardware shown with the fleet portal dashboard
A connected measurement chain from hardware to portal
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December 2025

Introducing VIMMS HELM

A first look at the next-generation vessel intelligence and motion-monitoring platform: real-time vessel dynamics, clearer helm guidance and connected fleet analytics.

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October 2025

Real-world lessons at NEXT GEN Safety & Systems

Maritime Systems presented on impact indicators, whole-body vibration strategies and how real operational evidence can help prevent incidents at sea.

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May 2021

VIMMS protects crews with real-time information

The original VIMMS launch explained the connected helm unit and remote sensors used to measure acceleration on both the vessel structure and the helmsman’s seat.

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March 2020

Utilising vessel data monitoring to improve crew safety

Why operators need more than laboratory research: monitoring turns vessel operation, impacts and crew exposure into evidence that can be acted upon.

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March 2020

Duty of care for maritime workers

An early examination of repetitive shock, whole-body vibration and the practical responsibility to identify and reduce avoidable exposure.

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