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Maritime
cofaso® for the maritime industry
We Help You Engineer for Reliability at Sea
In the maritime world—whether commercial vessels, luxury yachts, or naval warships—electrical and automation systems are mission-critical. Ships today are complex, self-contained infrastructures, equipped with propulsion systems, navigation, power distribution, safety controls, HVAC, lighting, communication, entertainment, and more. All of these systems must operate flawlessly in a harsh, isolated, and often unpredictable environment.
From the earliest design stages to commissioning and maintenance, engineering teams must deliver highly reliable, fully integrated electrical systems that meet the rigorous demands of classification societies, military standards, and international maritime regulations.
cofaso™ supports the shipbuilding and maritime engineering process with structured, data-driven tools for electrical design and documentation. Whether building a superyacht, a container vessel, or a warship with classified systems, cofaso™ ensures your designs are compliant, consistent, and ready for both the sea and the shipyard.
Automation & Electrical Engineering at the Core of Modern Ships
Today’s vessels are floating smart cities—requiring automation systems that ensure efficiency, safety, comfort, and operability 24/7. Electrical engineering touches every aspect of ship operations:
Power Generation and Distribution: AC/DC systems, switchboards, emergency power systems, and shore power connections
Propulsion and Thruster Control: Electrical drive systems, hybrid propulsion, and integrated control for maneuvering
Fire Detection and Emergency Systems: Safety monitoring, fire suppression control, ESD (Emergency Shutdown), and alarm systems
Lighting, Entertainment, and HVAC: Intelligent lighting control, climate systems, and integrated hotel/crew comfort systems
Tank Gauging and Fluid Handling: Fuel, ballast, and freshwater monitoring and control
Automation and Monitoring Systems: Integrated ship automation systems (IAS)
Access Control and Security: Surveillance, door monitoring, and restricted area management
Environmental and Energy Systems: Scrubber automation, ballast water treatment, emissions monitoring, and energy efficiency modules
Cranes and Lifting Systems: Each crane system relies on a combination of hydraulic mechanics, electric drives, sensors, and PLC-based control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and precise operation—even under harsh marine conditions and in dynamic sea states
From Concept to Control Panel Design
cofaso™ helps engineering teams build this concept by:
Creating intelligent electrical schematics for power distribution, PLC control logic, and I/O signals (e.g. sensors, limit switches, encoders, etc.)
Designing cabinet layouts and control panels for winch systems, hoists, slewing motors, and hydraulic control units
Managing safety interlocks, E-stop chains, and overload protection in the electrical design
Supporting multi-axis crane operations with clear wiring plans and channel mapping
How cofaso™-Generated Documentation Supports Maintenance & Service Teams
Here’s how cofaso’s features streamline maintenance engineers' work:
Terminal Plans & Connection Diagrams: Show all wire-to-terminal assignments and jumpers Help trace signal paths quickly during troubleshooting
Bill of Materials (BOM) & Part Lists: Include part numbers, specs, and quantities Enable quick spare part replacement and stock checks
Wiring Lists: Detail wire numbers, routes, and start/end devices Support continuity checks and prevent wiring errors
Labeling Data: Auto-generates labels for wires, terminals, devices, and PLC channels Ensures fast, error-free identification in panels
