Marine automation service covers fault assessment, maintenance and retrofit planning for machinery monitoring, power management, propulsion, cargo, ballast and treatment controls. Use this directory to select the affected system and its service checks. Seanav Marine provides independent support; equipment capability, personnel, parts and attendance must be confirmed for the specific request.
Which automation guide should I choose first?
Start with the affected function: a missing measurement belongs to its sensor and monitoring chain, a rejected command to its control path, and an actual trip to the independent protection arrangement. Identify the symptom and equipment before selecting a service scope.
Details that help assess this equipment
- Affected system and equipment tag.
- Whether the symptom is an alarm, control rejection or protective trip.
- Current operational restriction.
Equipment references and their scope
- Kongsberg Maritime: K-Chief vessel automation — Examples of integrated monitoring, alarm and configured auxiliary-control functions.
- ABB: power and energy management — Integration of power resources, switchboards, protection and controllers.
- Emerson: marine tank gauging — Tank-level measurement technologies and their marine applications.
These references explain equipment or system examples. They do not establish the fitted configuration, SEANAV manufacturer authorization or a vessel’s acceptance limits. Use the installed model’s documentation for the actual work.
Related equipment guidance: Bunker Monitoring Systems · Sludge Tank Monitoring System · Integrated Automation Systems (IAS)
Marine automation covers several distinct systems. Select the affected equipment below for its function, diagnostic scope, documentation and important limits. This directory distinguishes monitoring, machinery protection, power management, propulsion, cargo control and environmental treatment.
Find the relevant automation service
Engine-side systems
- Main Engine Systems — Main engine systems service guide: remote control, safety shutdown, governor, telegraph, performance monitoring, fuel injection and turbocharger protection.
- Auxiliary Systems — Auxiliary systems service guide: auxiliary engine control and shutdown, boiler control and safety, air compressor, fresh water generator, HPU and sewage plant control.
- Pumps and Fluid Handling — Pumps and fluid handling service guide: pump control panels, fuel transfer and booster automation, lube oil monitoring, tank gauging and heater control.
- Monitoring Systems — Monitoring systems service guide: alarm monitoring, temperature and pressure monitoring, viscosity, shaft power, exhaust gas temperature and oil mist detection.
- Electrical and Generator Systems — Electrical and generator systems guide: auto start and load sharing panels, power management, shore power connection and battery charging and monitoring.
- Safety and Emergency Systems — Safety and emergency systems guide: emergency generator control, emergency stop panels, fire detection and alarm, water ingress and flooding detection.
Monitoring and integration
- Integrated Automation Systems (IAS)
- Alarm Monitoring Systems (AMS)
- Bearing Wear and Crankcase Pressure Monitoring
- Pressure Monitoring Systems
- Integrated Bridge Control and Monitoring Interfaces
- Machinery Control and Monitoring Systems
- Vessel Management Systems
- Engine Room Monitoring Systems
- Draft Measurement and Monitoring Systems
- Hull Stress Monitoring Systems
- Alarm Annunciator Panels
- Marine Control Consoles
- Monitoring Mimic Panels
- Data Loggers and Trend Recorders
- Vessel Fuel and Energy Performance Monitoring
- Offshore and Tanker Machinery Telemetry
Propulsion and governors
- Main Engine Remote Control Systems
- Main Engine Safety Shutdown Systems
- Auxiliary Engine Control Systems
- Auxiliary Engine Safety Shutdown Systems
- Engine Telegraph Systems
- Engine Maneuvering Systems
- Propulsion Control Systems
- Bridge Propulsion Control Systems
- Shaft Power Limitation Systems
- Steering Gear Control Systems
- Thruster Control Systems
- Bridge Steering Control Interfaces
- Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) Control Systems
- Main Engine Governor Systems
- Auxiliary Engine and Generator Governors
- Fuel Rack Control Systems
- Governor Overhaul and Calibration Support
- Thruster and Steering Control Overhaul
- Fuel Injection Control Systems
Machinery protection
- Turbocharger Monitoring and Speed Protection
- Exhaust Gas Temperature Monitoring
- Engine Protection Systems
- Safety Interlock Systems
- Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
- Vibration Monitoring Systems
- Engine Shutdown and Slowdown Systems
- Crankcase Oil Mist Detection
- Trip and Protection Systems
- Cylinder Temperature Monitoring
- Bearing Temperature Monitoring
- Bilge Alarm and Monitoring Systems
- Shaft Power and Torque Monitoring
- Engine Performance Monitoring
- Water Ingress and Flooding Alarms
Electrical power and distribution
- Emergency Generator Automation
- Flooding Detection Panels
- Automatic Load Transfer Systems
- Load Shedding and Blackout Prevention
- Generator Protection Relay Systems
- Power Management Systems (PMS)
- Generator Load Sharing Systems
- Generator Governor Systems
- Generator Control Systems
- Electrical Control Panels
- Motor Control Centres (MCC)
- Power Factor Control Systems
- Power Monitoring Systems
- Main Switchboards
- Emergency Switchboards
- Power Distribution Boards
- Generator Electrical Systems
- Shore Power Systems
- Emergency Power Systems
- Marine Circuit Breaker Systems
- Electrical Protection Systems
- Motor Starters and Protection
- Generator Excitation Systems
- Generator Voltage Regulation Systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Generator Synchronizer Systems
- Electrical Load Analysis
- Electrical Metering Systems
- Battery Monitoring and Charging Controls
Hydraulics and fluid control
- Deck Machinery Hydraulic Controls
- Pump Controls and Actuator Overhaul
- Fuel Monitoring and Viscosity Control
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems
- Pump Control and Monitoring Systems
- Fuel Transfer and Booster Pump Automation
- Hydraulic Power Unit Controls
Boilers and auxiliaries
- Boiler Automation Systems
- Automatic Combustion Control
- Boiler Fuel Control Systems
- Fresh Water Generator Controls
- Purifier Control Systems
- Burner Management Systems
- Boiler Safety and Flame Monitoring
- Boiler Feedwater Control Systems
- Pump and Compressor Automation
- Marine HVAC Automation
- Air Compressor Automation Panels
- Lubricating Oil System Monitoring
- Fuel and Lubricating Oil Heater Controls
- Refrigeration Plant Monitoring
Environmental systems
- Sewage Treatment Plant Automation
- Inert Gas System Automation and Control
- Scrubber Automation and Control
- Inert Gas Generator Controls
- Deck Water Seal Monitoring
- Marine Oxygen Analyzer Systems
- Inert Gas Pressure and Flow Controls
- Ballast Water Treatment System Automation
- Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME)
- 15 PPM Bilge Alarm Systems
- Oily Water Separator Controls
- Marine Growth Prevention Systems (MGPS)
- Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP)
- Marine Pollution Control Automation
Cargo, ballast and tanks
- Cargo Control and Monitoring Systems
- Tank Gauging Systems
- Valve Remote Control Systems (VRCS)
- Valve Control Systems
- Cargo Valve Remote Control
- Ballast Valve Remote Control
- Ballast Automation Systems
- Anti-Heeling Systems
- High-Level and Overfill Alarm Systems
- Bunker Monitoring Systems
Instrumentation and control networks
- Temperature, Pressure and Flow Monitoring
- Remote I/O Systems
- Industrial Network Switches, Routers and Firewalls
- PLC Communication Networks
- Automation Control Panels
- Human Machine Interface Systems (HMI)
- Marine SCADA Systems
- Marine PLC Automation Systems
- Control Relays and Contactors
Fire and gas safety
Lighting and interfaces
Bridge controls and emergency-lighting interfaces
- Marine Autopilot and Heading Control Service
- Anschütz NautoSteer AS Steering Control — Service Assessment
- Marine Navigation Light Controllers — Inspection and Service
- Self-Testing Marine Emergency Lights — Inspection and Records
- Marine Bridge Integration — Navigation and Steering Interfaces
How we assess an automation fault
- Identify the equipment, affected process and operational symptoms from alarm logs, drawings and the vessel report.
- Separate field-device, power, wiring, controller, network and operator-interface faults.
- Agree isolation, access, configuration backup and an equipment-specific test plan with the vessel.
- Confirm repair options, compatible parts and any required OEM or approval-body involvement.
- Record tests, completed work, outstanding defects and operating limitations at handover.
Repairs, retrofits and approval boundaries
A retrofit can affect interfaces, safety functions and an approved configuration. Software access, licensed tools, manufacturer-controlled calibration and Class or flag review must be confirmed for the actual job. Seanav Marine is an independent technical service provider; equipment names identify system types rather than direct OEM agency.
Service reports and calibration records document the agreed work. Statutory survey and certification remain with the responsible Administration or its authorized organization. Maintenance intervals, trip thresholds and acceptance limits are system specific; there is no universal annual or five-year service rule for every automation device.
UAE attendance and service enquiries
For Dubai, Jebel Ali, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other ports, provide the vessel name, IMO number, port/berth, ETA/ETD, equipment maker/model, fault details and any survey deadline. The desk will confirm access, personnel, parts, test requirements and the proposed attendance window. A port listing is not a guarantee of a local workshop or immediate dispatch.
Email service@seanav.org · Call +971 58 568 1197 · Request attendance
Common questions
Can an alarm be cleared by replacing the PLC?
Not necessarily. Sensor, wiring, supply, process and network faults can produce similar symptoms. Diagnose the fault path before replacing or reprogramming controls.
Is every automation service a Class-certified calibration?
No. The service scope, calibration authority and any survey involvement must be established for the installed equipment.
Can you confirm a particular make or software version?
Send the nameplate, part numbers and software information. Proprietary access and replacement compatibility must be confirmed before attendance.
Technical reference framework
- IMO: SOLAS convention and chapter scope
- IACS: UR E22 computer-based systems
- Kongsberg: vessel automation architecture
About this guide
Published by Seanav Marine. Editorial and source review: , AI-assisted. This general service guide is based on the references shown; it is not a signed vessel-specific engineering procedure. Equipment manuals and the responsible technical personnel determine the job requirements.
For technical assessment or a factual correction, contact Seanav Marine with the equipment identity and supporting documents.