In real-world industrial environments, performance is not measured only in laboratories or controlled test conditions. It is proven when technology continues to work after unexpected events, extreme weather and mechanical stress. Recently, one of our ROW devices installed at our own Bekkeri Port experienced exactly this scenario, offering an actual demonstration of its robustness and reliability.
The ROW device was hit by a ship, fell into the sea and remained submerged for approximately one month under freezing conditions, before being recovered. Despite the severity of the incident, the ROW sensor was still functional with only a limited reduction in LED power output.
A real-world stress test in extreme conditions
The device was exposed to a combination of mechanical impact, evident by a large dent on the enclosure, prolonged seawater submersion and extreme cold. These are conditions that go well beyond normal operations and represent some of the most demanding scenarios for any monitoring equipment.
After recovery, the device was inspected and powered on. The results were clear: the sensor remained fully operational. The only measurable impact was a reduction of approximately 15 percent in LED power. From a functional standpoint, this level of degradation is minimal and well within acceptable limits for continued operation in industrial environments.
This outcome confirms that the mechanical design, sealing, materials and internal electronics of the device are capable of withstanding harsh marine and cold-climate conditions without catastrophic failure.
What this result demonstrates
Rather than representing a traditional case study with a defined installation, measured KPIs and long-term performance metrics, this event highlights a different but equally important aspect of product quality: resilience.
It shows that the device is not only designed to detect and monitor under ideal conditions, but also to survive unexpected events that can occur in ports, offshore facilities and industrial marine environments. For operators, this translates into reduced risk, lower replacement costs and higher confidence in long-term deployments, especially in cold or remote locations.
This real-world incident reinforces the idea that reliability is not just about performance on day one, but about durability over time, even when conditions are far from ideal.