INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEM

One system.
Complete vessel control.

Integrated Automation Systems designed to bring machinery, power, alarms, monitoring and operator control together in one reliable vessel-wide environment.

IAS ARCHITECTURE

SYSTEM ONLINE

HMI / SCADA
INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEM
PLC / RTU / REMOTE I/O
FIELD DEVICES & MACHINERY

CONTROL · MONITORING · ALARMS · DATA

01 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

One automation layer for the entire vessel.

An Integrated Automation System connects the vessel’s machinery and operational systems into a common monitoring and control environment.

DOKSAL designs and develops IAS solutions combining PLC-based control, HMI and SCADA, alarm management, industrial communication and data acquisition according to the vessel’s operational requirements.

The objective is simple: give the crew the information and control they need, when they need it.

02 — SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

From field signals to the operator.

A marine automation system depends on every layer working together. We engineer the control architecture from field instrumentation through PLCs, communication networks and operator supervision.

01

FIELD

Sensors, switches, transmitters, valves, actuators and machinery signals.

02

CONTROL

PLCs, RTUs, remote I/O and control logic responsible for automatic operation.

03

NETWORK

Industrial communication between control systems, intelligent devices and third-party equipment.

04

SUPERVISION

HMI, SCADA, alarms, trends, events and operator information.

05

VESSEL

IAS integration with PMS, propulsion and other vessel-wide systems.

03 — WHAT WE ENGINEER

The control layer behind the vessel.

From individual control functions to complete vessel-wide automation, our engineering covers the hardware, software, visualization and communication layers required for a dependable marine automation system.

CONTROL

PLC & Control Logic

Control sequences, interlocks, permissives and automatic operation of vessel machinery.

MONITORING

Machinery Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of pressures, temperatures, levels, flows, speeds and equipment status.

ALARMS

Alarm & Event Management

Alarm priorities, acknowledgement, event logging, alarm history and operator notification.

VISUALIZATION

HMI & SCADA

Clear operator interfaces designed around vessel operation and machinery hierarchy.

COMMUNICATION

System Integration

Integration of PLCs, remote I/O, intelligent devices and third-party systems.

DATA

Historian & Performance

Historical data, trends, operational values and performance information for analysis.

04 — VESSEL SYSTEMS

One system. Many interfaces.

IAS does not exist in isolation. Modern vessels depend on multiple machinery and control systems working together. We build the automation environment around those interfaces.

PROPULSION

Main Engine

Monitoring and control interfaces for propulsion machinery and associated auxiliary systems.

POWER

Auxiliary Engines

Generator monitoring and integration with power management systems.

FUEL

Tank & Fuel Systems

Tank levels, fuel transfer, consumption and related machinery monitoring.

MACHINERY

Pumps & Compressors

Automatic sequences, protection, status monitoring and control.

HVAC

Ventilation & HVAC

Monitoring and control of ventilation and HVAC equipment across the vessel.

AUXILIARY

Deck & Auxiliary Systems

Integration of vessel auxiliary machinery and operational equipment.

05 — SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Designed to communicate.

Modern vessels rarely operate with equipment from a single manufacturer.

We integrate automation systems with existing PLCs, intelligent devices and third-party equipment while maintaining a consistent operator environment.

MODBUS Industrial device communication
CAN / CANOPEN Controller and device networks
ETHERNET Industrial Ethernet architectures
OPC UA Data and system integration

06 — RETROFIT & MODERNIZATION

Modernize the automation.
Keep the vessel working.

Legacy automation systems can become difficult to maintain as hardware becomes obsolete and spare parts disappear. A carefully engineered retrofit can extend the operational life of an existing vessel while improving reliability and maintainability.

Legacy PLC Replacement

Replace obsolete control hardware while preserving required machinery interfaces and functionality.

HMI Modernization

Upgrade outdated operator interfaces with clearer visualization, alarms and system navigation.

I/O & Communication Upgrade

Improve field connectivity and communication between existing and new automation equipment.

Control Logic Migration

Re-engineer existing control sequences and migrate automation logic to modern platforms.

07 — ENGINEERING PROCESS

From engineering
to operation.

A reliable IAS starts long before the commissioning team steps onboard. We approach the project as an engineering process from system definition through testing, sea trials and lifecycle support.

01

System Engineering

Functional design, architecture, I/O definition, network structure, control philosophy and system documentation.

02

Software & Integration

PLC logic, HMI, SCADA, alarm management, communication protocols and integration with third-party equipment.

03

FAT & Commissioning

Factory testing, onboard installation support, commissioning, troubleshooting and functional verification.

04

Sea Trials & Lifecycle Support

Performance verification at sea followed by technical support, upgrades, maintenance and future system expansion.

INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Building, upgrading or troubleshooting a vessel automation system?

Tell us about the vessel, the existing automation system or your project requirements. We can help define the right automation approach.