AI-BASED PROGRAMMED DIGITAL MAINTENANCE FRAMEWORK OF PORT CRANES

Port cranes are very important facilities in the contemporary port and are used 24 hours working under heavy loads and adverse environmental conditions. Any unforeseen breakdown may lead to severe issues like delays of the vessels,loss of safety,and financial damage.The conventional methods of maintenance such as reactive and preventive maintenance are no longer adequate to handle the increasing demands of the port operations.The article provides an AI-based,closed, digital maintenance system that combines the digital twin technology with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The proposed framework allows the efficient and condition-based maintenance by constantly monitoring the health of cranes, automating maintenance activities, and improving the system through feedback on maintenance. The strategy aids in minimizing unplanned downtimes, enhancing the use of resources as well as facilitating dependable port activities.