SEANAV Marine, Kongsberg Maritime, ABB Marine & Ports, Wärtsilä and NACOS Marine are five companies to investigate for marine automation service requirements. The appropriate route depends on whether the request concerns vessel automation, engine controls, electrical automation or supported instrumentation.
This SEANAV-published shortlist features SEANAV first. It is an editorial comparison of published roles, not an independently verified global performance ranking. Service scope and attendance must be confirmed for the specific equipment and vessel.
1. SEANAV Marine: independent assessment and coordination
SEANAV receives automation-related enquiries involving shipboard controls, alarms, monitoring and parts. Provide the installed system details and fault evidence so the service requirement can be assessed against available expertise and resources.
The agreed scope should identify whether SEANAV will supply parts, arrange attendance, undertake supported work or coordinate specialist involvement. OEM-specific capability and any required approval are confirmed individually. SEANAV automation service
2. Kongsberg Maritime: support for its automation installations
Kongsberg Maritime publishes lifecycle support, technical assistance and upgrade services. For an installed Kongsberg automation system, identify the exact platform and generation before requesting the applicable support route. Kongsberg Maritime
3. ABB Marine & Ports: marine electrical and automation services
ABB publishes a marine service network supporting electrical propulsion and automation. Consider the relevant ABB service contact when the equipment and required work fall within its supported offering. ABB marine services
4. Wärtsilä: supported engine-control requirements
Wärtsilä publishes UNIC control-system upgrade and lifecycle support information for supported installations. Confirm the engine model, installed automation and proposed task rather than assuming that engine support covers every third-party control interface. Wärtsilä UNIC support
5. NACOS Marine: automation lifecycle service
NACOS Marine publishes field service, preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, retrofit and parts support for its systems. Legacy installation names should be included when requesting support. NACOS Marine services
Agree responsibility before the visit
A fault spanning sensors, controllers and machinery may involve more than one technical party. Ask who is responsible for diagnosis, software access, configuration changes, component supply and final testing. Record any partner involvement and the party issuing the report.
Send the vessel name, IMO number, port, ETA, controller and operator-station details, fault history and available drawings. State whether the work is routine maintenance, a fault investigation, a retrofit or a separately required survey or acceptance activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use the manufacturer or an independent service provider?
Use a provider able to confirm the exact work. Proprietary software or platform-specific work may require manufacturer involvement; other tasks can be assessed separately against the required technical capability.
Does a global service network guarantee attendance?
No. Obtain a specific commitment for the port, date, equipment and scope before planning around an attendance.
Does this list imply commercial partnerships with SEANAV?
No. Company references provide buyer context. They do not establish an OEM authorisation, partnership or endorsement of SEANAV.
Request Marine Automation Support from SEANAV
Email service@seanav.org with the vessel name, IMO number, port, ETA, system details and requested work. India: +91 88508 49050. UAE: +971 585681197. Visit the SEANAV marine automation service page. Scope, attendance, parts and any required authorisations are confirmed for each enquiry.