The maritime sector is facing the challenge of tackling sustainability and digitalization. But how? Lots of maritime companies are asking themselves this question. Even the Dutch government is now investing significantly in it by means of the Maritime Master Plan. Apparently, there is clearly a sense of urgency in the Netherlands and beyond. But how do you align with this development of sustainability and digitalization?
This is where the software tool Datastorms comes in. Datastorms, developed by Martijn van Loenen and his team of 15 people, can make a significant contribution to the optimization of data sharing, collaboration and process optimization in this sector.
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Datastorms and the power behind the tool
Datastorms is an advanced software platform that was specifically designed for streamlining and structuring data in the maritime sector. The platform supports maximum collaboration in the field of information and data, both inside and outside your organization. Therefore, it makes working together with your colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers a piece of cake. It consists of innovative building blocks that provide structure and uniformity to data. The architecture allows users to quickly achieve results, such as a proof of concept, and the tool is excellent for managing large amounts of data.
Martijn van Loenen, the driving force behind Van Loenen Consultancy and Datastorms, has developed expertise in the field of information management in the maritime sector and beyond. His experience as a former project manager within the Integraal Samenwerken Programma (the Integral Collaboration Program) has given him a deep insight into information management. Combined with the expertise of the Datastorms team on both technical and operational aspects, this provides a solid basis for guiding and optimizing complex projects.
Technical capabilities of Datastorms
Datastorms offers a range of technical options:
How systems engineers with sector and software expertise add value
It has a direct impact on the project when software experts, such as systems engineers, have a deep understanding of both the technical capabilities of their software solution and the maritime sector. Here is a top 5 of the benefits:
Broad knowledge, also outside the sector
The fact that the Datastorms team has no trouble coping with complex projects is proven, for example, by the Amsterdam road tunnel project that they were asked to supervise.
By developing a shared library according to the principles of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), they have provided a structured and consistent approach which results in:
- Better data quality
Standard models and components minimize errors and ensure consistent performance.
- Increased efficiency
Reusing documented knowledge saves time and resources.
- Continuous improvement
Feedback from the field is continuously collected and processed in the library, resulting in continuous optimization.
This project shows that data sharing is the key to successful projects. By sharing knowledge and working together, we can increase quality, optimize efficiency and boost continuous improvement.
Together you get further: sharing knowledge is multiplying it
As information professionals, we know that sharing knowledge means multiplying knowledge. It is the only way to create a system that will allow you to accelerate digitalization, which accelerates sustainability and makes projects more efficient. We ensure that knowledge is streamlined into an integrated result. Together you get further, and you help each other excel.
Van Loenen Consultancy & Datastorms: for the entire maritime sector
Van Loenen Consultancy has years of experience in the maritime sector and works for Oceanco and Damen, among others. ‘With our team of information professionals, we bring extensive experience and knowledge in the maritime sector. The team also has process and systems engineers who are able to make all knowledge in the organization centrally available which makes processes more efficient and cheaper and provides maximum support for innovations. We understand the unique challenges and demands of this fascinating sector and can therefore offer customized solutions that go beyond generic software packages.’
By sharing knowledge and working together, we can increase quality, optimize efficiency and boost continuous improvement. Together we go further!