ABP embarks on massive digitalisation programme

This wider rollout, an investment of £1.5 million, follows a successful pilot trial of the new technology which was undertaken at a number of ABP’s ports, including in Garston, Ipswich, Immingham, Hull, Newport and Southampton.

“Going digital with our asset management is an important step in building the sustainable Ports of the Future, where information is shared accurately and instantaneously, so that we can make well-informed decisions, spot trends and optimise the safety and sustainability of our operations,”  said Mike McCartain, group director of safety, engineering & marine, ABP.

Tech rollout

Deployment of the product, Mainsaver Connect, is a mobile derivative of the Mainsaver Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), a US product which is supported by Spidex, a UK based developer and affiliated support arm.

The mobile device rollout will include the deployment of hundreds of tablets and focused training sessions for engineers across ABP’s regions, aiming to equip them with the skills and knowledge to work optimally and maximise the benefits they get from using the technology.

Taking place in parallel across ABP’s business regions of the Humber, Southampton and Wales and Short Sea Ports, the rollout will be delivered via a team approach, headed up by a lead ABP representative in each region.

Going forward, the two primary benefits of this mobile digital solution – access to enhanced information visibility in real time and instant access to stock records, will help inform business decisions and support the delivery of ABP’s net zero sustainability strategy, ‘Ready for Tomorrow’ launched earlier this year.

The strategy sets out a plan to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions from ABP’s own operations by 2040.