National Sea Simulation (SeaSim)

SeaSim is a world-leading marine research facility that enables complex, large scale, long-term aquarium-based experimental studies that are crucial in supporting research on Australia’s tropical marine estate.  It opened in 2013 and was significantly expanded in 2021, supporting long-term, multi-generational experiments that are critical to understanding how marine life adapts to a changing environment and climate change. The facilities include 1300m2 of outdoor areas, as well as smaller controlled-environment rooms.

We provided asset management for this project, delivering practical, high-impact solutions for this complex infrastructure environment. The project was delivered in two phases:

Phase 1 – Asset Identification and Mapping
Our team conducted site inspections across four key locations, identifying all critical assets and structuring the data for AIMS’ asset management system.

Phase 2 – Maintenance Policy Creation
Using a Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) approach, we developed the maintenance policies and safe work instructions for the assets, to ensure long-term operational value and safety for SeaSim’s critical infrastructure.

This engagement is a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) master data project, our team assisted with asset master data, providing core reference information required for operations for the SeaSim facilities. Our work also involved preventive maintenance plan development.