OrbitMI Introduces Major Upgrade

OrbitMI has changed how ship-to-shore reports are handled in the maritime industry with its upgraded Orbit Reporter platform. This enhanced tool provides a central hub for distributing reliable vessel data, helping to eliminate errors and meet new regulatory demands for accurate reporting.

“The complexity of new environmental regulations means that high-quality, consistent data is essential for effective decision-making and achieving goals like efficiency and reduced emissions,” says OrbitMI CEO Ali Riaz.

However, he notes that the current manual methods for reporting often lead to mistakes, latency, and increase the workload for crews.

To address these issues, OrbitMI has developed the latest version of its Orbit Reporter platform, which simplifies noon reporting by automating data collection, validation and sharing with stakeholders.

The platform combines reliable high-frequency data from onboard sensors with manual noon reports to provide a complete and accurate picture of vessel operations. It also reduces the workload for crews by eliminating the need for double data entry.

Orbit Reporter serves as a central hub for data, standardizing inputs from various sensors and performing automated checks to ensure data accuracy. It then sends this verified, standardized data to all relevant systems and stakeholders.

Orbit Reporter uses advanced tools like AI and machine learning to detect and correct errors. It also analyzes data in context — considering factors like weather conditions — and validates information in real time, creating a feedback loop for continuous improvement.

“This approach ensures consistent data, which in turn supports better decision-making,” Riaz says.