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MILESTONES IN BEARING MONITORING
Each milestone represents a step toward smarter monitoring, deeper insight into bearing behavior, and more reliable operation of critical assets worldwide.
First commercial project
March 2025, Back on-board Pioneering Spirit, Hiteam Systems executed their first commercial project for Allseas Engineering with the back-to-back assessments of the slew bearings of the 5000 tonne tub mounted crane and the 600 tonne special purpose crane
incorporation of hiteam
March 2025, Transitioning from scientific research to industrial implementation.
José Ignacio Buoy field
February 2025, The main bearing of the CALM buoy at ANCAP's Terminal Del Este near Punta José Ignacio, UY, instrumented and measured in collaboration with SBM Offshore.
Sleipnir field test
March 2024, Conducted an assessment of the world’s largest slew bearing, measuring 30 metres in diameter, located at the foundation of the portside tub crane aboard Heerema’s Sleipnir.
Sandpiper field test
September 2023, The slewing bearing of the 800-ton offshore mast crane is being instrumented and measured on board Allseas' Sandpiper.
Pioneering Spirit Field
August 2023, On board of Allseas' Pioneering Spirit, the first field test of Hiteam method took place. The wheels of two beams of the Topside Lift System (TLS) got instrumented and measured.
Glas DOwr field test
February 2023, The first instrumentation of an FPSO turret main bearing, carried out on Bluewater’s Glas Dowr while the vessel was in lay-up.
First field test
September 2023, On board of Allseas' Pioneering Spirit, the first field test of Hiteam method took place. The wheels of two beams of the Topside Lift System (TLS) got instrumented and measured.
damage characterisation
February 2020, The foundation of bearing condition monitoring lies in identifying distinct degradation signatures within the continuous background signal. To achieve this, extensive experiments were conducted on a purpose-built linear bearing segment, enabling the recording of unique acoustic signatures associated with specific, isolated degradation modes.
Start hiteam-jip
Febrary 2018, TU Delft initiated the High-Tech Acoustic Monitoring Joint Industry Project together with Huisman Equipment, Allseas Engineering, Heerema Marine Contractors, TotalEnergies, SBM Offshore, SOFEC, and Bluewater within the framework of TKI Maritime
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Meet Our Expert Team
BART SCHEEREN
CASPER VAN EIJK
POORIA PAHLAVAN
Brand identity
mission
By using high-precision acoustic measurements and advanced signal analysis, Hiteam captures the subtle mechanical interactions that occur inside bearings and rotating interfaces. These acoustic signatures contain valuable information about load distribution, lubrication conditions, friction behavior, and the early stages of wear or damage.
vision
The future lies in management that relies on objective information about incipient degradation, even before it becomes visible or noticeable.
A sector where clarity is the standard and reliability the outcome. By structurally integrating data into maintenance decisions, maintenance becomes predictable, well-substantiated, and responsible.
FOCUS
Attention means focusing on the small details, being sensitive to deviations, and respecting the complexity of slow-turning bearing constructions.
CERTAINTY
By understanding the development of damage sources, organizations can make informed choices, better assess risks, and tailor maintenance to actual degradation rather than assumptions.
Vigilance
We monitor what is crucial to the operation of a system by remaining constantly alert to the smallest changes.