National Geographic Explorer Retrofit
This retrofit job was performed in Bremerhaven during a dry-dock stop in April 2016
Vessel Information:
Built: 1982
Owner: National Geographic Exploration
Segment: Cruise - Passenger
This retrofit job was performed in Bremerhaven during a dry-dock stop in April 2016. Old Autronica - KM-2 alarm system were replaced with new Høglund Solutions:
- Integrated Automation System (IAS) with Cargo Handling
- Ship Performance Monitor (SPM)
- GMR Playback
- Høglund Remote Control, for remote service and support
Old Autronica alarm panel
Old alarm panel removed
Old connection terminals being replaced with S800 hardware
Old connection terminals being replaced with S800 hardware
New mounting plate for Høglund Monitors
New Høglund operation stations
New Redundant AC800 Controllers with S800 I/O modules
This was a “turn-key” contract. Høglund project and commissioning engineers arranged :
- Approbation with Factory Acceptance Test together with DNV-GL
- Cable Pulling
- Installation, Re-connection and I/O check
- Harbour Acceptance Test with DNV-GL
- Sea Acceptance Test with DNV-GL
After the sea-trial Høglund handed over the new system with all approved certificates needed.