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​Wilhelmsen, Rainmaking Innovation Join Forces

June 26, 2019

Wilhelmsen and Rainmaking’s announced a partnership aiming to spin-out and scale-up existing innovative solutions researched and developed by Wilhelmsen with potential to scale across the industry. Wilhelmsen’s Digi Boiler is the first project to benefit from this collaboration.

Minimizing the risks associated with poor boiler water management, Wilhelmsen’s automated boiler water dosing system monitors boiler water condition, dosing chemicals as and when they are needed. Delivering real-time condition monitoring, essential data is accessible to both the vessel’s crew and onshore staff, via a custom- made portal.

Recently granted an “Approval in Principle” (AIP) by DNV GL, Wilhelmsen are currently working together with DNV GL towards a full type approval for the smart boiler water dosing system. Wilhelmsen also plans to qualify as an approved service supplier (AoSS) as part of the class society’s unique boiler monitoring (BMON) program.

Having built and accelerated more than 750+ tech ventures globally Rainmaking Innovation specializes in venture building, spin-outs and rapid scaling. Working both with start-ups and large corporate clients such as DHL, Facebook, Mastercard and Ikea, it combines the assets and tech solutions from corporate partners, with the unique capabilities from technology and serial entrepreneurs, supported by the in-depth experience of its venture studios.

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