One of the biggest risks for crew members aboard a
lifeboat in rough seas is being injured while moving
around. A bespoke RNLI solution known as Systems and
Information Management System (SIMS) addresses this
using the latest in computer technology. SIMS means that
many on-board controls for operating and controlling
lifeboats can be managed remotely and the crew can
remain in their seats for longer. Using the system also
allows better task sharing between crew members as
various functions can be monitored and controlled from
virtually any location on the boat. SIMS is built using
solid-state technology and incorporates a chain of
back-up systems. In the unlikely event that all back-ups
should fail, the lifeboat can still be operated using
conventional systems.
