Retrofit of Mission Control System

We will replace all Unisab controllers with Siemens S7-1500 PLC hardware, configured with the necessary inputs and outputs specific to your vessel/system. The PLC software is developed in-house and tailored to your vessel’s layout.

To ensure a smooth installation process without surprises, we always prefer to conduct a pre-inspection. This is mainly to check the equipment’s condition and the system’s overall status in the field. It’s not a requirement but an option that allows us to assess any modifications or special equipment that may have been added, and which we need to consider during configuration and installation. For the engineering, we do not require pre-inspection of the vessel – we can make the Class documents based on your existing documentation.

The estimated installation time is 4 days, including removal of the old controller and commissioning of the new system. However, Class typically takes 3-6 weeks to process the engineering approval. The exact duration depends on the workload and availability of the Class and surveyors, which, unfortunately, is not something we can change.

Nevertheless, we always strive to expedite the process as soon as possible and utilize downtime effectively. The pre-inspection can be carried out simultaneously with the Class process to save time. As the first step, we will prepare the engineering and Class documents based on the electrical diagram and P&ID, using your existing drawings and onboard system, making the system ship-specific.

We have experience with installations while the vessel is at sea or during a port stay, provided proper planning and preparation. However, please note that installation at sea can often cause delays compared to Dry-dock installation, as the system will be partly online during the works.