ABB Ability™ OneBox - Marine Signals Monitoring (ABB)

ABB Ability™ OneBox - Marine Signals Monitoring (hereinafter, OneBox) is a solution positioned as a “gateway to digitalization,” collecting and recording onboard signal data and making it accessible from onshore offices and mobile devices.

This webpage outlines OneBox’s key features, main functions, and expected use scenarios.

What You Will Learn
on This Webpage

1. Strengths of the tool:
   A gateway for starting digitalization by using onboard signal collection as the starting point, while keeping the implementation burden low.
2. What implementation enables:
   It enables performance- and fuel-related data to be monitored, and supports improvement discussions in onshore and mobile environments.
3. Best-fit companies:
   Shipowners and marine fleet management companies that want to start visualizing operational KPIs for existing vessels in a short timeframe.

Key Features
of ABB Ability™ OneBox

Consolidate Onboard Signals
and Access the Same Data from Shore

OneBox collects and records signals generated by onboard sensors and navigation equipment, and transfers them to a cloud environment. This creates an environment in which onboard data can be accessed from onshore offices and mobile devices.

In situations where operations previously depended only on onboard experience and intuition, onshore staff can also use the same data to review operating conditions and changes in key figures, and move discussions forward.

Suitable for Companies
That Want to Advance Digitalization
Starting with Data Collection and Visualization

As an initial step toward digitalization, this system is suited to companies that want to begin by collecting and visualizing onboard data. A key feature is that it can be introduced on existing vessels without large-scale retrofit work, keeping installation and maintenance burdens low.

By continuously accumulating data—such as fuel consumption performance, GHG emissions, and operational efficiency—teams can make decisions by referencing numbers alongside operational experience. It can be positioned as an option for organizations that want to begin operations quickly and connect that start to subsequent improvement initiatives.

Main functions
of ABB Ability™ OneBox

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• Collection and recording of onboard signal data
• Visualization of time-series data
• Compatibility with existing sensors and measuring instruments
• Preparation of basic data for compliance with environmental regulations

Scalability
of ABB Ability™ OneBox

After implementation, the scope of data handled can be expanded in line with the operational phase. When additional acquisition targets are needed, sensors can be added to expand the range of collected signals in stages.

For data utilization, it supports analytics platforms—including ABB Ability™ Genix Industrial Analytics and AI Suite—as well as integration with third-party systems. Depending on the intended use and approach, this structure makes it easier to consider future options for an analytics platform.

Regulatory Compliance and Certification
of ABB Ability™ OneBox

For compliance with CII and EEXI, OneBox serves to prepare the foundational information needed to understand actual fuel-consumption data. Based on accurate performance data, it provides inputs for evaluating the current situation and considering compliance.

For reporting schemes such as EU-MRV as well, continuously collecting operational data makes it easier to organize the required data.

Because the level of compliance with cybersecurity standards may vary depending on product specifications and contract terms, prior confirmation is required when specific requirements apply.

Implementation Costs and Pricing
of ABB Ability™ OneBox

Details such as initial fees and monthly charges are not publicly disclosed, so an inquiry via the official website is required.

Examples of Utilizing
ABB Ability™OneBox

One expected use scenario for OneBox is when, in month-end fuel consumption reporting, it is difficult to identify what is driving fluctuations in the numbers. By implementing OneBox, onboard signals can be visualized, making the same data accessible both onboard and onshore. This makes it easier to review changes in fuel-consumption performance and provides inputs for organizing the contributing factors and considering the next actions.

*The above is purely an intended use scenario and does not represent an actual implementation case.

Support and Follow-up
for ABB Ability™ OneBox

Product inquiries are handled through the ABB Contact Center.

As a marine service, ABB provides a global-network-based structure for technical support and troubleshooting. Availability of 24/7/365 coverage and the scope of remote support vary by contract, so the service level agreement (SLA) should be reviewed at the time of implementation.

Company Overview of ABB,
the Provider of ABB Ability™ OneBox

• Company name: ABB Ltd
• Location: 22F ThinkPark Tower, 2-1-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• Phone number:+81-3-4523-6170
• Official website:https://new.abb.com/jp