Real-time visibility is becoming essential in explosive hazardous and industrial environments, but what does that actually look like in practice?  In the first part of our MobileView Enterprise RTLS Visibility Software Q&A series, we speak with Fuad Nor, Senior Commissioning Engineer, about what MobileView is, who it is designed for, and how it helps organizations track people, assets and critical operational data in real time   From automated mustering to asset tracking and day-to-day site visibility, this overview explains how MobileView supports safer, more efficient operations across industrial environments.  Q: What is MobileView?  A: MobileView is an enterprise-ready Real-Time Location System (RTLS) visibility platform that lets you track, locate, monitor and manage assets and personnel from multiple places via a simple web-browser on desktop, tablet or smartphone.   MobileView supports High Availability, providing full redundancy so that […]

What is the difference between mustering and e-POB? Mustering is an emergency process used to confirm who has reached a safe location during an incident or drill. e-POB, or electronic Personnel on Board, is the digital system that records who is currently on site, on board, or inside a facility. Put simply: e-POB tells you who needs to be accounted for Mustering tells you who has reached safety. Why personnel visibility matters in an emergency In high-risk industrial environments, personnel visibility is essential. This is especially true across: Offshore platforms Vessels Refineries Chemical plants Manufacturing sites. These environments often have employees, contractors, and visitors spread across multiple areas. During an emergency, teams need accurate information quickly. Effective emergency preparedness depends on having reliable visibility of personnel before an incident occurs. This is where e-POB and […]

What is the difference between compliance and accountability offshore? Compliance means meeting regulatory requirements and having the correct processes in place to ensure safe and consistent operations. Accountability goes further; it means being able to prove, in real time: Who is onboard  Where they are  What is happening (especially during critical situations.) Most offshore operations are compliant. Fewer are truly accountable, and that gap only becomes visible when it matters most. Compliance Is the Baseline, Not the Benchmark In highly regulated environments, such as the oil and gas industry, compliance is essential. exist to protect lives, enforce structure, and ensure operators have the right processes in place. But meeting those requirements is only one aspect of effective risk management. Compliance shows that systems exist. It doesn’t always prove they will perform under pressure. Want to learn more about Solas? Read our article: A Practical Guide to […]

How can BLE beacons improve worker safety and asset visibility in hazardous areas? XB Beacons can improve worker and asset visibility in hazardous areas by acting as fixed BLE reference points within a real-time location system (RTLS). Where each beacon is positioned affects how the system can show whether workers and assets are in the correct room, zone, stairwell, muster point, entrance or equipment area. When GPS (Global Positioning System) isn’t available, such as indoors or within complex industrial environments, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based RTLS offers a reliable alternative for real-time personnel and asset tracking. This article explains how XB Beacon positioning enhances RTLS accuracy, enabling improved worker safety and asset visibility in hazardous areas. For detailed guidance on BLE beacon spacing, RSSI behaviour, trilateration principles and indoor/outdoor setup, read our practical BLE beacon […]

How does electronic mustering strengthen offshore emergency response? It provides clear visibility and accountability during an incident, helping operators confirm personnel safety quickly and respond with confidence. In an offshore facility emergency, mustering comes down to two critical questions:  Who is onboard, and where are they? Can you get them to safety quickly and prove it afterwards? Electronic mustering, linked to a live electronic Personnel on Board (e-POB) system and supported by a Real-Time Location System (RTLS), gives offshore operators the visibility and evidence they need. It provides real-time awareness in the control room and a defensible record after drills or incidents. It turns emergency response from assumption into certainty.  Offshore installations like FPSOs don’t always sit neatly under rules like SOLAS or the IMO MODU Code. These frameworks were originally developed for ships and mobile offshore drilling units, so how they apply […]

Why does the iTAG X-Range use varied tracking tag types instead of one universal device? Because industrial sites have very different: Safety risks Layouts Infrastructure constraints. One tag cannot efficiently cover them all. A Practical RTLS Design Approach for Hazardous and Industrial Areas Designing an effective Real-Time Location System (RTLS) for hazardous and industrial environments is not a single “best” technology. It is about finding the right balance between functionality, connectivity, and infrastructure demands for each use case. The monitoring of personnel movements and safety is then kept consistent within a user-friendly platform, ensuring reliable location information across the site. Our iTAG X-Range portfolio is intentionally designed as a progressive hybrid technology range for RTLS deployments in hazardous areas. It is built around different site conditions and use cases. It allows sites to choose: The […]