01Automation
Marine Automation · PLC, HMI & SCADA
Automation solutions from FC TechMarine bring together machinery control and supervision. PLC programming, HMI operator interfaces and SCADA displays present equipment status, operating commands and process information in a clear working environment. Control sequences, operating modes and interlocks follow the vessel’s requirements, while I/O mapping and equipment interfaces connect individual components into a documented automation architecture. Functional checks confirm the intended behaviour of the completed system.
- Control sequences, operating modes and interlocks
- HMI pages, machinery overviews and process trends
- I/O mapping, software changes and functional checks
02Power generation
PMS, Generator Paralleling & Load Sharing
Onboard generating sets work together to meet the vessel’s changing electrical demand. The Power Management System (PMS) provided by FC TechMarine is integrated into the vessel’s supervision and control system, bringing generator status and power-management functions into the operator environment. The scope covers start and stop sequences, synchronisation, paralleling, load sharing and disconnection, together with operating permissives, load shedding and recovery logic suited to the generating plant.
- Generator synchronisation and paralleling logic
- Load sharing, demand control and load-shedding sequences
- Operating permissives, alarms and recovery-sequence checks
03Electrical systems
Electrical Distribution & Switchboards
Shipboard electrical distribution connects generating plant, switchboards and the machinery they supply. FC TechMarine brings distribution arrangements, control panels, breaker-status signals and interfaces with power management and vessel supervision into a coordinated electrical package. Circuit identification, wiring documentation and operating requirements provide the engineering basis, with installation checks and functional verification confirming how individual panels and connected equipment operate together.
- Switchboard signals, breaker status and control interfaces
- Control-panel modifications and distribution monitoring
- Circuit documentation, wiring checks and system integration
04Propulsion
Propulsion Control & Command Stations
Propulsion controls from FC TechMarine are tailored to customer specifications, including new control levers and additional or replacement command stations. Arrangements cover fixed-pitch and controllable-pitch propellers, as well as azimuth propulsion with either fixed or controllable pitch. Control strategies use the power curves supplied by the engine manufacturer for single- or multi-engine installations, coordinating propulsion demand with engine speed and propeller pitch where applicable.
- New control levers and command stations to customer specifications
- Fixed-pitch, controllable-pitch and azimuth propulsion control
- Control logic based on manufacturer-supplied engine power curves
05Vessel supervision
Alarm Monitoring & Event Management
Clear machinery status, meaningful alarms and a traceable history of onboard events help operators understand developing conditions. FC TechMarine brings signal quality, priorities, acknowledgement behaviour and graphical presentation together in the alarm configuration. Equipment information is organised into monitoring pages and event records, with checks on the underlying signals and alarm functions to distinguish machinery problems from sensor, wiring or communication faults.
- Alarm lists, priorities, acknowledgement and event records
- Machinery status pages and alarm-display integration
- Signal verification and nuisance-alarm investigation
06Detection & safety
Fire Detection Systems & Supervision
Marine fire detection systems designed and supplied by FC TechMarine are tailored to vessel requirements, with dedicated graphical displays integrated into onboard supervision. Operators can view detector and zone status, fire alarms and fault indications within the monitoring environment. Equipment selection, detection-zone information and system interfaces follow the project requirements and manufacturer documentation, with functional verification confirming the required indications and agreed alarm responses.
- Design and supply of marine fire detection systems
- Integration with vessel supervision through dedicated graphical displays
- Detector, zone, alarm and fault-status visualisation
07Measurement
Instrumentation, Tank & Level Monitoring
Reliable tank levels and machinery measurements depend on the complete signal path, from sensor to operator display. FC TechMarine addresses level, pressure, temperature and flow measurement, matching sensor selection to tank arrangements and process conditions. Signal ranges, engineering units and alarm limits are considered together, followed by loop checks and display verification to confirm that readings and indications reflect the intended measurement.
- Tank gauging, level indication and limit alarms
- Sensor interfaces, scaling and displayed engineering units
- Signal-loop checks and measurement-fault diagnosis
08Ballast & balance
Anti-Heeling & Ballast Control
Control solutions from FC TechMarine connect vessel-balance information, tank levels, pumps, valves and operator commands for ballast transfer and heel correction. Automatic and manual sequences follow the tank arrangement and intended operating conditions. Control logic addresses valve positions, equipment status, operating limits and interlocks, while graphical monitoring presents the information required to follow system operation. Integration checks verify the agreed sequences, indications and fault responses.
- Heel indication, tank levels and equipment status
- Pump and valve sequences, modes and operating limits
- Ballast alarms, interlocks and functional verification
09Motion control
Fin Stabilisation Systems
Fin-stabilisation control from FC TechMarine connects operator commands, fin-position feedback and associated hydraulic machinery with the vessel’s monitoring environment. System functions and interfaces follow the selected equipment and manufacturer documentation, with attention to operating conditions, machinery status and fault information. The scope covers control signals, graphical indications and alarm integration, supported by diagnostic work and functional checks of the agreed control and monitoring arrangements.
- Control interfaces and fin-position feedback
- Associated hydraulic-equipment status and fault monitoring
- Diagnostic support and vessel-monitoring integration
10System integration
Marine Networking & Communications
Controllers, instruments and operator stations rely on consistent data exchange to work as an integrated automation system. Network engineering by FC TechMarine defines topology, addressing and equipment interfaces. The scope includes supported protocols, data links and communication gateways, with checks on signal paths and exchanged information. Fault diagnosis traces interruptions between devices and identifies their effect on vessel control and supervision.
- Controller, HMI and instrumentation data links
- Network topology, addressing and interface documentation
- Communication-fault diagnosis and compatible-system integration
Projects & lifecycle support
From system design
to onboard operation.
Practical support for equipment in operation, targeted renewal and coordinated vessel-wide projects, with a clear scope and documented technical handover.
11Fault diagnosis
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
An initial assessment via remote connection enables FC TechMarine to review reported symptoms, operating conditions, alarms and available system data, guide the next diagnostic steps and determine whether onboard attendance is required. Investigation then follows PLC, HMI, PMS and machinery-control signals, equipment interfaces, sensors and wiring. Findings identify the underlying cause and its effects on connected systems, providing a practical basis for repairs, further investigation or equipment renewal.
- Initial remote assessment and control-system fault investigation
- Sensor, wiring and communication-path checks
- Documented findings, corrective work and functional verification
12Ongoing care
Maintenance, Remote Assistance & System Review
Planned maintenance follows equipment condition, operating history and manufacturer guidance. Reviews examine control panels, instrumentation, alarm records and recurring faults, helping the vessel team identify deterioration and set practical service priorities. All equipment supplied by FC TechMarine can be equipped for remote assistance, enabling remote diagnostics and technical support through an onboard internet connection. Findings and corrective work are recorded to support ongoing care and future upgrade decisions.
- Control-panel, instrumentation and system-condition reviews
- Remote assistance installation, configuration and diagnostics
- Alarm-history review, maintenance priorities and technical documentation
13Modernisation
Retrofits & Complete System Replacement
Ageing or obsolete systems can be renewed through a targeted upgrade or replaced in full by FC TechMarine, according to customer requirements. A review of functions, hardware, software and drawings establishes which equipment will remain and which systems will be replaced. Migration planning covers controllers, operator stations, signals and interfaces, with a defined sequence for installation, integration, testing and handover of the completed replacement.
- Targeted upgrades or complete replacement of requested systems
- System design, PLC/HMI migration and interface engineering
- Installation, integration, commissioning and technical handover
14New vessels
New Builds & New Installations
FC TechMarine develops complete marine-systems packages for new vessels from customer specifications and yard requirements. The scope spans all systems listed here, including automation, electrical power, propulsion control, monitoring, fire detection, instrumentation, ballast control, fin-stabilisation control and communications. Functional requirements become system architecture, equipment interfaces and engineering documentation, while coordination with the yard and suppliers takes the project through onboard installation, commissioning and technical handover.
- Design of all listed systems for new vessels
- Installation, system integration and commissioning
- Drawings, interface coordination and technical handover
15Coordinated projects
Vessel-Wide Refits & System Integration
FC TechMarine coordinates individual automation and electrical-control work packages within one vessel-wide modernisation project. Requested systems can be replaced completely, with shared signals, operating dependencies and interfaces between retained and new equipment addressed in the integration plan. The work links the vessel survey, engineering documentation and installation sequence with staged verification and a consolidated handover, coordinating specialist disciplines where the wider refit requires them.
- System design and complete replacement across the vessel
- Installation planning, interface coordination and integration
- Staged commissioning, verification and consolidated handover
Project scope, operating requirements, equipment interfaces and manufacturer documentation are defined for each project.