The complete picture of vessel and crew exposure.

VIMMS was developed in direct response to the need to understand shock and vibration during operations in waves and at speed. The helm display shows the effects of the current operation while there is still time to alter speed or course.

Configurable thresholds create a consistent operating reference without replacing the judgement of the skipper. The display is designed for rapid recognition in a demanding environment.

Each crew member carries a compact Bluetooth ID tag. When that person occupies a monitored seat, the tag communicates with the VIMMS seat sensor and receiver so the system can associate the vibration and impact data measured at the seat with the correct crew record.

The tag supplies identity and proximity; it does not measure the person’s acceleration. Exposure is measured by the purpose-designed sensor within the seat installation, where the vibration transmitted to the occupant can be recorded consistently.

Recorded data is brought together in the VIMMS portal, where managers can review journeys, daily exposure, impacts, vessel position and operational trends.

The aim is not to create more data to inspect. It is to highlight the days, vessels and events that deserve attention, while preserving the underlying evidence for investigation.

• Journey and event review
• Daily WBV exposure
• Fleet comparison
• Evidence for action and follow-up