Marine Alarm, Monitoring & Control Systems
Engineered alarm, monitoring, automation and control systems for marine vessels and plant, including new installations, upgrades and support for existing and legacy systems.
Marine Alarm, Monitoring & Control
FirstClass designs, manufactures, upgrades and supports marine Alarm Monitoring Systems (AMS), automation and control systems for vessels and marine plant worldwide.
Our expertise includes engine and machinery monitoring, propulsion and auxiliary systems, power management, process control, alarm management, PLC and pneumatic control. We work across a wide range of vessel types, including Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, tankers, Diving Support Vessels, tugs, RoRo vessels and superyachts.
For new installations, upgrades or modifications, FirstClass develops solutions around each vessel or application and its operational requirements. We also support existing and legacy systems, including equipment affected by obsolescence, assessing what can practically be retained, supported, modified or integrated before recommending replacement.
Where existing equipment can no longer be supported, new technology can be integrated with existing infrastructure and third-party systems where technically appropriate, helping extend system life while minimising unnecessary replacement and operational disruption.
AMS solutions providing clear monitoring, alarm management, event recording and operator visualisation across vessel systems.
PLC and pneumatic control solutions for engine rooms, machinery, propulsion and other marine applications.
Hardware and software upgrades that extend the operational life of obsolete or unsupported control systems.
Breakdown response, planned maintenance, dry-docking support, voyage repairs, servicing and system modification for vessels worldwide.
Marine Systems & Applications
FirstClass marine engineering capability covers a wide range of vessel systems and applications, including main propulsion, boiler controls, auxiliary engines and power management, machinery monitoring and logging, gas detection, fire alarms and general process control.
Solutions can incorporate PLC-based control, SCADA, monitoring of temperature, pressure and level, oil mist detection and operator logging.
Our engineers can support both FirstClass-designed systems and equipment originally supplied by other manufacturers, including legacy and obsolete systems where OEM support may no longer be available.
Designed for the Application
Marine safety and control requirements vary considerably according to the equipment, process and operating environment. FirstClass considers required control functionality, safety sequences, equipment interfaces and existing infrastructure before developing the appropriate solution.
New Systems, Upgrades & Modifications
FirstClass can support new installations as well as upgrades and modifications to existing marine control systems. Where suitable equipment and infrastructure already exist, we assess opportunities for integration and modification rather than assuming wholesale replacement is required.
Obsolescence & Legacy System Support
FirstClass can provide hardware and software upgrades for ageing or obsolete control systems, helping extend system life where OEM equipment or support is no longer readily available. This capability can help extend operational life while reducing the cost and disruption associated with complete system replacement.
Discuss Your Requirements
Talk to FirstClass about your next marine alarm, monitoring, control or automation requirement, including new systems, upgrades, obsolescence, legacy system support and integration.