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Thursday 7th May 2026 – 19:00
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Auditorium: V.Ships Greece Ltd,
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Condition-Based Monitoring:
From Data Collection to Intelligent Decision-Making in Modern Maritime Operations
Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) has evolved from a supplementary maintenance tool into a core element of modern asset management strategies. Initially based on periodic inspections and basic vibration analysis, CBM relied heavily on expert interpretation and offline data processing.
Today, CBM systems integrate multi-sensor data, advanced diagnostics, and real-time reporting capabilities, enabling continuous or periodic assessment of machinery health. The combination of handheld and online monitoring approaches allows flexible deployment strategies, while edge computing reduces data transfer requirements and supports faster decision-making. At the same time, remote system management and fleet-level visibility enhance operational efficiency across distributed assets.
State-of-the-art CBM solutions incorporate machine learning alongside physics-based models, enabling dynamic threshold refinement and improved fault detection accuracy through the use of large-scale data pools across similar machines and fleets.
Looking ahead, CBM is transitioning toward intelligent, adaptive ecosystems capable of supporting predictive and eventually autonomous maintenance strategies, reducing operational risk and moving closer to the goal of zero unplanned downtime.
Konstantinos Kamaras,
Managing Director
HAT Analytics Solutions Ltd.
About the Speaker
Konstantinos Kamaras is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of HAT Analytics Solutions and Co-Founder of FNT at Sea Services, specializing in advanced condition monitoring for the maritime and offshore sectors. He is a Marine Engineer (Hellenic Naval Academy), holding an MSc in Electrical Engineering from the US Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA in Shipping from ALBA Graduate Business School.
With over 15 years of experience in predictive maintenance, he leads the delivery of large-scale condition monitoring programs across a fleet of more than 600 vessels worldwide. He is a certified Vibration Analyst Category III, with recognized expertise in complex analysis and diagnostics of rotating machinery and marine structures.
He has led and executed demanding engineering projects encompassing system development, strategic planning, implementation, commissioning, and operational monitoring onboard vessels and offshore installations. A retired Hellenic Navy Officer (Captain), he has served in senior technical roles including Chief Engineer, Technical Director of the Electronics and Electrical Department at the Naval Base Shipyard, and positions within the Hellenic Navy General Staff.
His multidisciplinary background integrates engineering excellence with operational leadership and executive management, driving advanced asset integrity and reliability strategies across the maritime industry.
