A stable power supply is vital on hospital ships such as the Global Mercy™. This is because modern medical technology requires the highest level of electrical safety, regardless of whether it is in stationary use or operating on the high seas. Thanks to innovative solutions from Bender, the crew can reliably monitor their power supply and quickly detect and rectify any faults that occur. This ensures that hospital operations remain safe and efficient even on the high seas. Find out how electrical safety enables smooth medical care on ships.
Despite being newly delivered, the Global Mercy™ exhibited recurring insulation faults. Complex installations and various systems led to malfunctions – a new monitoring solution was required. In the blog, you can learn how the electrical infrastructure was comprehensively retrofitted.
In conversation with the electrical engineer responsible for Global Mercy™, it becomes clear how crucial permanent monitoring is in everyday life: ‘In the past, we had to search laboriously for faults – today we know immediately where they are. That saves time and gives us security.’
Read the interview to find out how the upgrade helps the crew in their daily work.
Around five billion people worldwide have no access to safe, affordable surgery. Many of them live in southern Africa. The aid organisation Mercy Ships has been caring for these people since 1978, using hospital ships to help them according to the motto: if people cannot go to hospital, the hospital will come to them. On board the ships, the international organisation offers free surgery and treatment.
The power supply in hospitals must be particularly reliable and safe in order to protect patients and staff. However, outdated systems can no longer meet these requirements, as modern medical devices place different demands on the electrical power supply and older measuring devices cannot reliably detect faults. Added to this are problems caused by a lack of spare parts or ageing components. Bender offers retrofit solutions that comply with current standards (DIN VDE 0100-710) and increase operational safety in hospitals. This creates greater safety in particularly critical areas such as operating theatres, intensive care units and emergency rooms.
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Whether the sea is calm or rough, all systems on board must be completely reliable to ensure safety at sea. Ideally, faults are detected early so that maintenance measures can be planned in good time, rather than having to react spontaneously during a storm at sea in the worst-case scenario. Bender offers electrical safety products that have also been developed for demanding maritime applications.
Would you like to protect your systems from failures? Our experts will be happy to advise you – personally and without obligation.
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