Ulstein and Schottel announced that they will begin a cooperation to take the next step in automation and digitalisation within marine operations. Namely, the former Ulstein subsidiary, Ulstein Blue CTRL, will continue as an independent company under the name Blue CTRL. Both Ulstein and Schottel will own 50% of the shares in the company. Deliveries from the company will be based on the X-CONNECT platform.
X-CONNECT is a digital platform for marine automation, control and monitoring. All functionality in the system is predefined and configurable. In addition, the new cooperation will also offer systems suitable for vessel upgrades.
Commenting on the collaboration, Tore Ulstein, deputy CEO in Ulstein Group, mentioned that:
If we manage to streamline more data between the different systems on board, we can optimise dynamic positioning and operations. This again will lead to reduced fuel consumption, reduced emission hence greener operations
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Moreover, Stefan Kaul, President Industrial Operations & CEO in Schottel, noted that the Blue CTRL systems will enable smarter and integrated controls for both newbuilding and existing vessels. They will also provide a system for the offering of hybrid and electric solutions.
The X-CONNECT platform includes various products, such as alarm and monitoring systems, Integrated Automation System (IAS), energy management, power management systems and the BLUE BOX.
