Høglund completed a major IAS retrofit on MS Oosterdam in dry dock – without shutting down power.
Vessel Information
Built: 2002, Fincantieri
Owner: Holland America Line
Type: Cruise vessel, Vista class
Major retrofit without shutdown
In April 2025, Høglund completed a full IAS retrofit on MS Oosterdam while the vessel remained powered in dry dock – a rare and demanding operation. The old ABB system, consisting of AC400 controllers, ABB XA HMI and S800 IO system was replaced by the new Høglund IAS.
This was Høglund’s first cruise vessel retrofit and one of its largest projects to date, with over 10,000 I/O points and 383 customized displays.
The new IAS system was installed in parallel with the old one, enabling a smooth transition. Key features include a real-time videowall and Høglund’s unique PLAYBACK function for troubleshooting.
Work in progress
The old and the new system running side by side before the new Høglund system gradually overtook
The new video wall is in place
