Naval vessels required a unified control system to manage complex onboard operations including power generation, hybrid energy sources, cargo management, and alarm systems while meeting strict maritime classification requirements. Legacy systems lacked integration between power management, cargo handling, and alarm monitoring, creating operational inefficiencies and safety risks. The absence of redundant architecture and naval-certified components prevented compliance with maritime regulations and compromised vessel reliability.
FrameworX was deployed as a comprehensive vessel management platform integrating three critical operational areas: Power Management System (PMS), Alarm Management System, and Cargo Management System. The solution provided redundant ring architecture throughout the vessel, connecting control rooms, engine rooms, and distributed control panels. Naval-certified PLCs and components ensured full compliance with maritime classification societies.
Simple Architecture Diagram:
Technical Specifications:
PLCs: 8 naval-certified CLPs managing 5,000-10,000 I/O points
Networks: OPC and Modbus protocols over redundant ring topology
Architecture: Distributed redundant system across vessel compartments
HMI: 30 operational screens across bridge, engine room, and local panels
Power Management: Generator control, load protection, hybrid battery integration
Cargo Systems: Vacuum and liquid pumps, valves, level monitoring
Materials Handled: Potable water, diesel, cement, gravel, bulk dry goods
Naval Classification Compliance: All components certified to maritime standards ensuring regulatory approval
Hybrid Power Management: Seamless integration of generators and battery banks with automatic load balancing
Comprehensive Cargo Control: Unified management of liquid and dry bulk materials with volume calculations
Redundant Ring Architecture: Zero single-point-of-failure design ensuring continuous operation at sea
Multi-Location Control: Synchronized operation from bridge, engine room, and local control stations
Regulatory Alarm Logging: Complete alarm recording system meeting naval vessel requirements
Achieved 100% compliance with naval classification society requirements
Reduced fuel consumption by 20% through optimized hybrid power management
Eliminated cargo transfer errors with automated volume tracking and valve control
Decreased alarm response time by 65% with centralized monitoring and logging
Enabled remote monitoring of all vessel systems from bridge, improving operational safety
Delivered fault-tolerant operation with full redundancy across 5,000-10,000 control points
Streamlined crew operations with unified control across 30 HMI screens