Alewijnse has developed a vessel automation system for medium-sized and large vessels, which incorporates both bridge and engine room.

A major benefit of ALVAS is the way it integrates standard industrial components such as PLCs or PC systems. This makes the system more profitable for customers and means less software and hardware is needed. Moreover, components are easy to exchange should any problems arise. The system is fully compliant with the major classification societies.

Options for ALVAS:

• Alarm, Monitoring & Control

• Watch Responsibility System

• Propulsion Monitoring & Control

• Power & Load Management System

• Integrated Radars / AIS

• ECDIS

• Autopilot, Joystick, DP/DT

• Conning Display

• Communications - GMDSS

• Voyage Data Recorder / Black Box

• Fire Alarm & Detection System

• Load & Stability System

• Master Clock Function, Day, Twilight, Night Control

• Function Manager (Watch Dog)

• Instrumentation Manager

• Reefer Monitoring System

• Process Automation

• Entertainment system

Benefits

• Functional integration

• Commercial off-the-shelf

• Cable reduction

• Upgradeable

• One-stop shopping

• Less manpower and spare parts

• Tailor-made

• Easy to control and maintain

• Redundancy