Clean integrated automation

Høglund will supply the systems for Finland’s AtoB@C Shipping new 5350-dwt vessels being built at Chowgule Shipyard in India.

“We are excited to be working on another hybrid project, which demonstrates how quickly the industry is embracing this technology,” said Børge Nogva, CEO, Høglund.

”Our systems will not just be helping to drastically reduce emissions but will also give crew and shoreside teams far better insight into their vessel performance, as our SPM uses data from the automation system to give a clear picture of vessel operations and ensure reliability for the long term.”

Electric power

These 1A ice class bulk vessels will reduce GHG emissions, including CO2, per cargo unit transported by almost 50% compared to AtoB@C Shipping existing ships, making the vessels among the most efficient in their class.

The vessels will use batteries, shore-side electricity solutions and electric hybrid solutions to enable completely emission-free and noise-free port calls, being able to arrive and leave port with electric power alone.

Høglund’s Integrated Automation Systems (IAS) will seamlessly link alarm monitoring, control and power management systems, giving crew and shoreside teams supreme reliability and control over the vessel’s systems.

This IAS will integrate with Høglund’s cloud-based ship performance monitor (SPM) using data from the automation systems to monitor performance in real time.

The vessels will be delivered starting from the third quarter of 2023.