Data collection and communication system for waterborne vehicle

A method for loading material onto a waterborne vehicle, the method comprising:

• conveying material onto the waterborne vehicle;
• monitoring the draft of the waterborne vehicle using at least one sensor;
• and
• discontinuing conveying the material onto the waterborne vehicle when the draft of the waterborne vehicle reaches a predetermined draft as indicated by the at least one sensor.

A waterborne vehicle comprising:

• a hull;
• and
• a system coupled to the hull, wherein the system is configured to collect and communicate data associated with the waterborne vehicle, the system comprising:
• at least one sensor configured to provide signals indicative of data associated with a parameter related to the waterborne vehicle, and
• a communication module configured to receive the signals and communicate with a user interface located remote from the vehicle.