Safetytech Accelerator, in collaboration with Anchor Partners, Evergreen and Ocean Network Express (ONE), in the Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative (CFLII), is pleased to announce Envision-Sys as the first technology provider to be selected for evaluation of its technology to address ‘early-stage fire detection in cargo holds of containerships’.
Launched in February 2023 by Safetytech Accelerator, CFLII, brings together industry leaders, technology innovators, and maritime stakeholders to advance technologies that mitigate large-scale cargo fire, loss, and damage at sea. Aligned with the objective of enhancing shipping’s reputation as a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible link in the global supply chain, CFLII currently includes leading shipping companies and maritime insurers as its Anchor Partners.
In its inaugural year, CFLII focused on identifying and assessing novel technologies designed to monitor onboard cargoes, emphasising early-stage fire detection. After validating these solutions, the initiative aims to promote their adoption by shipping companies. Safetytech Accelerator evaluated over 200 detection technology companies, selecting 13 to join the technology ecosystem. From this select group, Envision-Sys is the first to be invited to participate in an evaluation phase, which encompasses feasibility studies and pilot programs in collaboration with CFLII Anchor Partners.
Envision-Sys’s Innovative Technology
Envision-Sys is pioneering an innovative approach to early fire detection that analyses Wi-Fi signals with proprietary AI as they pass through the air to detect changes in environmental conditions, such as air temperature, fire, or the presence of certain gasses. The aim of the evaluation is to assess how effectively this technology would be able to detect and localize temperature changes in a cargo hold which could form the basis of an improved early warning system on a ship.
“Being selected for the evaluation is a privilege, and we are enthusiastic about contributing to a project that seeks to innovate in addressing the critical issue of fire prediction within cargo holds. By harnessing cutting-edge sensor technologies, like those developed by Envision, to foresee and avert fires, we can enhance the safety of maritime shipping services.”. – Aruna Seneviratne, CEO of Envision-Sys
The evaluation
CFLII adopts an agile and highly collaborative approach to evaluate new technologies. The evaluation of Envison-Sy’s technology will initially consist of a feasibility study in a simulated setting in collaboration with Anchor Partners, including ship visits and the planning of trials. If successful, this will be followed by lab testing and eventually trials on one or more of the Anchor Partner’s cargo ship.
“Safetytech Accelerator is proud to lead the Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative, fostering collaboration among industry leaders and technology innovators. This partnership with Envision-Sys reflects our commitment to working with cutting-edge solutions for early-stage fire detection in cargo holds to enhance maritime safety and sustainability.” Rich McLoughlin, CFLII Programme Director
