Date: 7 July 2025
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
SKYLD Security and Defence Ltd is proud to announce that the MHUMS – Maritime Health and Usage Monitoring System project, (coordinated by SKYLD), has received a Category A – Excellent rating in its first interim review by the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus (RIF).
The evaluation, covering the period from May 2024 to April 2025, confirmed that the project has fully achieved its objectives for the first year and is progressing with high scientific and technical quality.
About MHUMS
MHUMS is a two-year research and innovation project co-funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) designed to advance predictive maintenance and real-time health monitoring of maritime vessels. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and a user-friendly Virtual Assistant (VA), the project aims to minimise unplanned downtime, improve decision-making on board, and support sustainable maritime operations.
The HUMS platform under development will provide:
- Continuous health monitoring of engine, navigation, and environmental systems
- AI-driven diagnostics and predictive maintenance recommendations
- Actionable insights for crew and fleet managers through an interactive VA interface
Achievements in Year 1
During its first year, MHUMS achieved several key milestones:
- Deployment and operation of the onboard telemetry and data acquisition system
- Continuous streaming of telemetry data across multiple domains
- Completion of the System-of-Systems architecture and predictive maintenance framework
- Submission of all core project deliverables, including management, dissemination, IPR, and data governance plans
The independent evaluator praised the high quality of documentation, innovation potential, and effective project management, while recommending early dissemination of results through scientific publications.
Consortium Partners
The project is implemented by a dynamic consortium composed of:
- SKYLD Security and Defence Ltd (CY) – Coordinator, system architecture, AI, platform integration
- University of Nicosia Research Foundation (CY) – Academic research, HUMS policy, dissemination
- University of West Attica (GR) – IoT sensor design, cybersecurity, data integration
- Digital Ocean Technologies Ltd (CY) – Vessel operator, testing and validation environment
What’s Next
In the second phase of the project, the team will focus on:
- Pilot deployment and system validation onboard an operational vessel
- Engagement with maritime stakeholders through workshops and publications
Visit the official MHUMS portal for updates:
https://mhums.skyld.com.cy
For more information, contact:
management@skyld.com.cy
+357 22254024
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The MHUMS project is co-funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) under the RESTART 2016-2020 programme and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), driving technological development and sustainability in the maritime industry.
