NGC Code: The Intelligent Backbone of Maritime Asset Management

 

A White Paper by Narenta Gestio Consilium

Introduction: From Fragmentation to Fleet Intelligence

In today’s maritime industry, asset management is no longer just about maintenance logs and part lists—it is about interconnected systems, data-driven decisions, and regulatory foresight. The long-standing legacy coding structure, though historically significant, lacks the agility and digital readiness needed in modern shipbuilding, fleet operations, and ESG compliance.

Enter the NGC Code—a comprehensive maritime classification and asset intelligence framework developed by Narenta Gestio Consilium (NGC). Purpose-built to unify technical, operational, digital, and compliance domains, it represents a leap forward in how maritime assets are managed—from engine spares to AI-linked predictive tasks, from drydocking plans to environmental controls.

1. Why the NGC Code?

The NGC Code is not a rebadged legacy system. It is engineered from the ground up to solve critical maritime challenges:

1.1 Unified Maintenance Intelligence

• Supports Preventive (PM), Condition-Based (CD), Predictive (PdM), and Prescriptive (RxM) strategies.
• Aligns job frequencies with onboard conditions, risk profiles, and CBM analytics.

1.2 Automated Regulatory Traceability

• Each job, component, and spare is tagged with compliance relevance: ISM, Class, SOLAS, MARPOL, IMO, and EU ETS.
• Facilitates paperless surveys, inspections, and flag reviews.

1.3 Intelligent Spare Part Classification

• Precise categorisation: Critical (CS), Essential (ES), Consumable (CO/OC), with hazard linkage (IMDG Class 1–9).
• Enables stock-level alerts, job-triggered ordering, and cost-based planning.

1.4 Digital Twin & AI Integration

• Each equipment tag can link to real-time diagnostics, XA-tagged AI modules, and prescriptive analytics.
• Supports logical asset management aligned lifecycle modelling.

1.5 Cross-Vessel & MRP Integration

• Applies across entire fleets for comparability, budgeting, and MRP supplier linkage.
• Interfaces with financial and ERP systems via standard GL/NGC mappings.

2. Inside the NGC Code Structure

PART-ID Format

SUP-NGC-AA-NNN-Axx-Ayy-CCC
e.g., SUP-NGC-MM-FA-001-A20-A11-CS0

• AA = Function (e.g., FA = Diesel Engine)
• NNN = Equipment (e.g., 001 = Main Engine)
• A20 = Component Group (e.g., Cylinder Liner)
• A11 = Part Detail (e.g., Gasket)
• CS0 = Spare class + hazard (e.g., Critical + Non-Haz)

JOB-ID Format

JOB-NGC-AA-NNN-Axx-III
e.g., JOB-NGC-MM-FA-001-A20-10Y

• Defines job, interval, strategy, and links to AI and parts.

Boolean Flags for Decision Filters

• CRIT_EQP, ENV_CRIT, ISM, CLASS_SURVEY, REGULATORY_TASK, LINKED_AI

3. PMS Grouping & Overhaul Triggers

• Each equipment (e.g., EQ-NGC-MM-FA-001) is linked to a PMS_GROUP_ID (e.g., PMS-NGC-MM-FA-001).
• All associated jobs fall under this umbrella, enabling structured display, filtering, and automation.
• Spare part reorder logic is tied to job intervals and supplier lead times—e.g., for a 10-year cylinder overhaul, reorder flags are triggered at a 12-month offset if the lead time is 10 months.

4. Supplier & Inventory Integration

NGC is directly mapped to a classified Master Supplier List, segmented as:

• MKR-xxx – OEM/Makers
• CNS-xxx – Consumables & general
• SRV-xxx – Service providers

Each is assigned:

• NGC Code(s) served
• Standards: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, OSHA, BizSAFE
• Class/Flag approvals, audit readiness, and scope (local/global)

This data connects to MRP inventory and MPMS tasks to ensure automated sourcing.

5. Alignment with Asset Management

The NGC Code is built on logical asset management principles, including:

Asset Management Requirement	NGC Implementation
Asset Definition	Every asset, job, and part is assigned a unique, structured identifier (e.g., NGC-MM-FA-001).
Lifecycle Strategy	Jobs aligned with time/condition intervals, spares tagged by CRIT level.
Risk-Based Planning	Uses CRIT_EQP, ENV_CRIT + MTBF/RCM integration.
Policy Integration	AM policy references the NGC structure as the classification backbone.
Continuous Improvement	Feedback from overdue jobs, spare usage, and audits revises PMS.

6. Use Case Snapshot: Main Engine PMS

Component	Code	Spare	Strategy	Job ID
Cylinder Liner	A20	CS0	PM + RxM	JOB-NGC-MM-FA-001-A20-10Y
Piston Crown	A30	CS0	PM + RxM	JOB-NGC-MM-FA-001-A30-05Y
Fuel Pump	A40	ES0	PM	JOB-NGC-MM-FA-001-A40-03Y
Gasket Kit	A50	CO0	PM	JOB-NGC-MM-FA-001-A50-03Y

Conclusion: NGC = Structured Intelligence for the Maritime Asset Future

The NGC Code is more than a framework—it’s a decision-enabling, compliance-aligned, and future-proof operating model for fleet managers, shipyards, and owners.

It replaces fragmented tracking and reactive planning with:

• Real-time decision logic
• Logic-aligned asset control
• Spare-part lifecycle accuracy
• Supplier performance traceability
• Prescriptive maintenance integration

For shipbuilders, operators, and regulators seeking a single source of operational truth, the NGC Code is your foundation.

Next Steps:

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