MTU cites the diverse range of applications, including a German ice-breaker and research vesse, a Spanish fast ferry and a New York fireboat, as users of its Callosum integrated control and monitoring…

SAM Electronics of Hamburg says that at the forthcoming SMM exhibition it will be demonstrating its latest Nacos Platinum series of advanced scalable systems that integrate navigation, automation and control systems.

Italian company Valcom says that it has been involved in measuring and control technology for over 35 years, mainly in industrial applications, but has recently expanded into the maritime market.

Volvo Penta’s IPS system includes a joystick controller which controls the vessel by moving the stick in the appropriate direction, for ease of docking and other low-speed manoeuvres.

Kongsberg Maritime’s latest addition to its K-Chief automation system includes a Fuel Saver application developed as part of the company’s commitment to the Green Ship concept.