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US-based company Marine Technologies (MT) has contracted Ulstein Power & Control for the delivery of alarm and monitoring systems for 13 tugs. The systems are based on Ulstein X-Connect.

The alarm monitoring is a part of Ulstein Power & Control’s expertise in integrated s[ds_preview]ystems. MT is a maritime expert in areas such as dynamic positioning and navigation systems while the bridge solution on the tugs has been developed by MT.

According to Ulstein the amounts of sensors and information available on the vessels increase rapidly, and the control systems must be designed to meet the new, digital reality.
»We have developed our marine alarm and automation systems to fit the new generation of digitalisation, and have based it on a new platform dubbed the Ulstein X-Cnnect«, says managing director Gunnar H. Hide at Ulstein Power & Control.

The tugs will be build in the US

The 13 tugs are being designed by Damen and built in the U.S. at Edison Chouest Offshore yards. The vessels are designed for heavy duty mooring assistance and escort. The have been odered becuase of two major contract wins in Texas and Alaska.