Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) has been awarded a contract through Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) programme to operationally test its new OCIANA Predictive Maintenance (OPM) platform.
OPM is built on GSTS’s existing OCIANA maritime AI platform, designed to analyse real-time vessel, environmental and operational data.
The predictive maintenance system applies AI to forecast equipment and system failures, supporting earlier intervention and improved maintenance planning.
“This ‘Test Drive’ moves OPM from the lab to the water and is a key step toward operational use,” said Richard Kolacz, CEO of GSTS.
“By supporting DND’s evaluation in real-world conditions, we aim to show that earlier detection and faster planning can cut unplanned downtime.”
“Over time, that shift reduces a significant contributor to total lifecycle costs, while raising availability for ships and submarines with clear carryover to coast guard and commercial fleets.”
While the initial project focuses on naval systems, GSTS notes that the technology is applicable to predictive maintenance for merchant shipping, which it expects to become a key market.
