OEMs Partner on Digital Machinery Management Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Wendy Laursen , Contributing Writer Wendy Laursen has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist.... June 2, 2026 Wabtec Corporation has partnered with ioCurrents to leverage its remote monitoring and diagnostic (RM&D) system on all new marine engines sales and installed-base retrofits world-wide. Image courtesy Wabtec Equipment OEMs are securing their position in the data pipeline from ship to shore. Crews are becoming increasingly reliant on digital support as onboard systems become more complex and demands for emissions reduction more stringent. OEMs are choosing where they want to fit in the flow of sensor data coming out of ships and the provision of support and troubleshooting back in. “Across sensors, IT/OT architecture, communications and cloud analytics, the baseline for digital monitoring has shifted from periodic data capture and alarm lists to always-on, higher-resolution visibility with faster diagnostics, safer remote access, and more scalable analytics,” says Teijo Hiito, Digital Product Manager - Wärtsilä Marine. “The net effect is that more assets can be monitored, earlier fault signatures can be detected, and insights can be turned into planned actions (maintenance, spares, operating changes) rather than reactive troubleshooting.” When data is structured and integrated across systems, it supports a repeatable shift to proactive work scoping and scheduling - exactly the intent behind Wärtsilä’s Data-driven Maintenance Planning service, for example. “Designing in data access, secure connectivity and clear responsibilities from day one helps owners sustain performance and availability across the lifecycle, beyond the limits and timelines of warranty coverage.” Peter Twichell, Director – Americas Commercial / Sales of Wabtec Corporation, says the RM&D system will provide its customers worldwide with visibility to an RM&D equipped engine’s performance, health,