MOL adopts ‘Hawk Eye’ transfer crane safety monitoring system

Using microwave sensors that can identify metal objects such as containers the system measures relative distances between objects to prevent contact between the cranes and containers and between crane/crane and vehicles.

This is the first such monitoring system in the world to use a microwave sensor, which measure longer distances than radar and ultrasonic sensors. Nihon Engineering has applied for a patent on the technology.

TICT conducted the proving tests and MOL plans to introduce ‘Hawk Eye’ at its operated container terminals in succession, as part of ongoing group-wide efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of container loading/unloading operations to prevent accidents.