ENGINEERING & SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Engineering the systems behind vessel operations.

Marine automation is not simply about programming a PLC. It requires understanding the vessel, its machinery, its electrical infrastructure and the way all systems need to operate together.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION OVERVIEW
VESSEL REQUIREMENTS Machinery · Electrical · Operational · Class
CONTROL ARCHITECTURE PLC · HMI · IAS · PMS · SCADA
FIELD SYSTEMS Sensors · Actuators · Drives
COMMUNICATION Modbus · CAN · Ethernet

ENGINEERING APPROACH

We design automation systems as complete engineering solutions — not as isolated software or hardware projects.

From the initial system architecture to PLC programming, HMI development, communication networks, equipment integration and commissioning, every part of the system must work together reliably.

Our engineering approach is suitable for newbuild vessels, retrofit projects, system upgrades and specialised marine automation applications.

ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES

From system architecture to implementation.

Our engineering scope can cover the complete automation layer of a vessel or be focused on a specific subsystem, depending on the project requirements.

01

System Architecture

Definition of control architecture, system topology, PLC structure, HMI/SCADA environment and communication interfaces.

02

PLC Engineering

Control logic, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, automation functions and application-specific PLC software development.

03

HMI & SCADA

Operator interfaces, alarm handling, trends, diagnostics, monitoring screens and vessel-wide supervisory applications.

04

Communication Integration

Integration of PLCs, generators, drives, sensors, power systems and third-party equipment through industrial communication networks.

05

Electrical & Control Integration

Coordination between automation systems, electrical panels, field devices, control cabinets and vessel machinery interfaces.

06

Third-Party Integration

Integration of existing equipment and specialist systems into the vessel automation environment while maintaining reliable system communication.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Different equipment. One operational system.

A vessel rarely operates with equipment from a single manufacturer. Successful integration means making different systems exchange the right information, at the right time, with predictable behaviour.

We can work with existing vessel equipment and integrate new automation layers without unnecessarily replacing functioning systems.

01

Machinery Systems

Engines, generators, pumps, compressors, drives and auxiliary machinery.

02

IAS & PMS

Integrated automation and power management functions working within the same vessel control environment.

03

Third-Party Equipment

Generator controllers, protection systems, drives, measurement devices and specialist marine equipment.

04

Monitoring & Data

Operational data, alarms, trends, performance information and supervisory monitoring.

TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

The right technology for the application.

We select the architecture and communication approach according to the requirements of the vessel rather than forcing every project into the same technology stack.

CONTROL
PLC & Industrial Controllers
INTERFACE
HMI & SCADA
NETWORK
Industrial Ethernet
FIELD
Modbus & CAN
DATA
OPC UA & Data Integration
POWER
Generator & PMS Interfaces
MONITORING
Alarms, Trends & Historian
INTEGRATION
Third-Party Systems

ENGINEERING PROCESS

A structured path from requirement to working system.

Every project is different, but a clear engineering process keeps the system predictable, testable and ready for operation.

01

Requirements

Understand the vessel, machinery, operational requirements and existing systems.

02

Architecture

Define the control structure, I/O, networks, interfaces and system boundaries.

03

Development

Develop PLC logic, HMI, SCADA functions and equipment communication.

04

Testing

Verify functions, alarms, interlocks, communication and system behaviour before deployment.

05

Commissioning

Deploy, integrate and verify the system onboard under real operating conditions.

ENGINEERING OUTCOME

Built to operate. Designed to be supported.

A marine automation project should remain understandable, maintainable and expandable after commissioning. We build systems with the long-term operational environment in mind.

Reliable Control Clear logic, defined behaviour and robust system integration.
Clear Diagnostics Alarms, status information and accessible troubleshooting data.
Maintainable Systems Structured engineering that supports future service and modifications.
Future Expansion Architecture prepared for additional systems, functions and integration requirements.

ENGINEERING & SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Building a new vessel system or upgrading an existing one?

Tell us about your vessel, automation requirements or integration challenge. We can help define the right engineering approach.