MARINE HYBRID SOLUTIONS
Blue Ctrl Selected For Nexans’ New Cable Layers At Ulstein Verft
Credits for photos: Skipsteknisk
Blue Ctrl AS in Ålesund has recently secured a contract to supply an Automation and Power Management System to Ulstein Verſt for their upcoming vessel, New Build 317, commissioned by Nexans Marine Operations AS.
This vessel, a sophisticated cable layer, represents an advancement of the Nexans Aurora and is based on the ST-297 CLV design by Skipsteknisk.
X-CONNECT Blue Ctrl will provide a comprehensive package comprising an Alarm and Monitoring System (AMS) and an Integrated Automation System (IAS). The AMS oversees all vital systems onboard the ship, while the IAS manages a significant portion of the onboard equipment. Additionally, a Power & Energy Management System will be supplied to regulate and optimize power production in tandem with a battery pack. This system aims to minimize consumption and reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
The X-CONNECT platform is seamlessly integrated, serving as the central nervous system onboard, making it ideal for data capture and operational optimization for shipowners. Utilizing the BLUE BOX part of X-CONNECT, this captured data is methodically organized and transmitted to a cloud service, granting onshore personnel immediate access to crucial information through an real-time portal. This presents an outstanding opportunity to maintain control over the ship’s condition, monitor consumption, and strategically plan maintenance activities.
“We are delighted to have been chosen as a supplier by Ulstein and Nexans. This represents a significant milestone for Blue Ctrl,” says Arne Dybvik, Managing Director at Blue Ctrl. “This order marks one of our largest deliveries, and we are eager to collaborate with Ulstein Verſt and Nexans on this project,” adds Sindre Stølan, Sales Director at Blue Ctrl. Stølan further emphasizes, “Building on shipowners’
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positive experiences with X-CONNECT from Nexans Aurora, the fact that they have once again selected Blue Ctrl as their supplier is a testament to the confidence they have in our capabilities.”
Ulstein Verſt’s Managing Director, Lars Lühr Olsen, expresses satisfaction with the selection of Blue Ctrl as the system supplier for these critical systems. Olsen notes, “Our experience with system deliveries based on Blue Ctrl’s X-CONNECT platform has been highly positive in previous vessels. The reliability and flexibility of these systems, including the ability to stream real-time data, provide an excellent foundation for our customers to achieve real-time observability of crucial onboard systems.”
Blue Ctrl Blue Ctrl AS is a soſtware and development company situated in Ålesund with deep roots in the maritime industry. Specializing in the creation of soſtware and systems, the company focuses on Alarm, Power Management, and Automation Systems for ships. Blue Ctrl AS boasts a robust professional environment in automation, supported by a dedicated developer team that underpins the innovative X-CONNECT platform. Developed over the last five years, this platform is widely adopted by numerous shipowners and utilized across various ship types.
X-CONNECT represents a modern and forward-thinking solution, highly suitable for management, energy management, and data capture facilitated through the BLUE BOX cloud service. It significantly contributes to the green shiſt, making it an essential component for more sustainable maritime practices.
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