Very smooth commissioning in Paraguay
Just before the world shut down, an Auto-Maskin engineer from Texas travelled to Paraguay to commission 2 engine control cabinets on the cargo vessel "Madeleine I" in Paraguay.
Secure the heart of vessel operation
Cybersecurity is high on the agenda as the world cyber threats are becoming increasingly more challenging to handle. Diesel engines for propulsion and power generation are more critical than ever as vessel complexity increases and precise manoeuvrability is of the essence. Learn more about how our products are protected and how we manage this in the Marine Pro 200 and 400 series diesel engine controllers.
IACS Certifications Renewed by ABS
Recently, ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) have renewed the hardware and software certifications of Marine Pro products under the IACS standards. The design and the manufacturing processes at Auto-Maskin have undergone vigorous appraisals by IACS members across the globe, and the Marine Pro systems have full Type Approvals from the leading Classification Societies.
Big on Control Cabinets
Did you know that Auto-Maskin is a high-volume provider of control cabinets to the marine industry? This year, Auto-Maskin will manufacture close to 2000 control cabinets for several marine applications. The control cabinets range from space-effective systems for small diesel gen-sets to bigger cabinets that include automation for a number of vessel systems.
A Key Employee for 20 Years!
Øystein Aakre has been with Auto-Maskin for 20 years, and Marita Lundberg, Director Logistics, presented him with a token of our appreciation. At Auto-Maskin, we take good care of our people, and there are now several employees clocking 20+ years of seniority.
Palmer Johnson Power Systems sign up as distributor
Palmer Johnson’s Jeff Magusin, VP of Marine Sales and Craig Parsons, President and CEO, with Geary Long after signing a new Distributor agreement at PJ’s corporate headquarters, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Records broken at Nor-Shipping
A huge audience, high spirits and good networking - what else can you wish for? The Nor-Shipping 2019 event had a whopping 50000 visitors, and the international blend of professional Marine participants added a valuable aspect, making the investment worthwhile.
Do you have what it takes?
We invite you to fun days at our stand at Nor-Shipping 2019 with refreshments and games. The incredible "The Alarm Race" game will give you a chance to operate a real ship alarm system in a stressful environment - do you have what it takes? The top three high score winners will be awarded a SMART WATCH.
Super Panels for Superyacht!
The premium look, functionality, and feel of our engine control panels were found to be a perfect match for the Superyacht MY Mischief when a new complete engine monitoring system was needed.
Pretty Sophisticated Functionality
We recently serviced an Auto-Maskin control unit for emergency power, that was developed in the year 1979. This, for its time pretty sophisticated, 40-year old vintage control unit was simply named the “79239”. We are in it for the long-run!
A Significant Milestone Reached
Fifty years of progress is something to be proud of for the innovators and engineers at Auto-Maskin. It is a long time in the world of electronics and control systems. You do not last that long without a focus on innovation and quality, and being agile towards market and customer needs.
Auto-Maskin LLC Goes to the Panama Canal
Two new engine control systems for the Yanmar 6EY17W engine were installed as part of an engine replacement and upgrade in an overhaul of the M/V "DON ADRES" in Colon, Panama. The systems were designed and built by Auto-Maskin LLC partnering with Yanmar USA and JTC Pacifico, Panama.
Auto-Maskin 50 Years
May you live in interesting times! This well-known English expression is where Auto-Maskin is living right now. Looking back at 50 years of operation, we are full of pride and confidence in what we have achieved. Auto-Maskin has been leading the way, and today, our control solutions are world-leading and approved by all the leading classification societies. Read more about Auto-Maskin's past, present and future in ever-expanding markets and with upcoming exciting news.
Fasten Your Seat Belts!
Over the years, Auto-Maskin has provided control and monitoring solutions to a variety of unusual installations, but we think this is the first time we have had a Jet engine under our care! Auto-Maskin supplies controllers to a gas turbine powered Genset well suited for superyachts.
Quality Assured Repairs
Increasing populations and continued growth of the number of global installations has led to a new initiative by Auto-Maskin. To reduce the response time, the complexity of transactions, and to increase customer satisfaction relating to repairs of Auto-Maskin equipment outside of warranty, most contracted distributors have been qualified to perform certain repairs on the 400 and 300 series products.
DCU Discovery Tool
Have you lost the IP address of your DCU 408E / 208E? The DCU Discovery Tool helps you to identify all DCU units on the same network, independent of network configuration.
Honolulu Workhorse Upgraded
Foss Marine, Hawaii, selects Auto-Maskin’s “Marine Watch” as new vessel alarm system for their M/V "Eleu".
Barge Goes Better
Dutch IWW barge chooses Auto-Maskin control system. The owners of the MDS Frisian recognized Auto-Maskin controllers as being the best during the recent repower of the vessel with Yanmar engines.
Generating Power in Arabia
This summer, Auto-Maskin delivered a customised generator control system for five generators to a jack-up oil rig operating in the Persian Gulf. All systems onboard must satisfy several safety regulations to secure a liable operation and this retrofit project from Auto-Maskin was delivered under heavy time pressure.
RP 206E for the Perfect Wingman
The durable, rugged and sealed RP 206E Remote Panel is twin-engine enabled and perfect for use on a bridge wing or in any other location where you would want to give your operator the full overview of all engine data whilst maintaining operational security.
Significant Vessels on Show
Significant vessels on show at the Seawork pontoons fitted with Auto-Maskin products. It is the nature of our business that we often never see the “where” and the “how” our products are installed, so it was really interesting to see a couple of examples on show at the exhibition marina.
Busy Three Days at Seawork
The Auto-Maskin stand at Seawork 2018 had a regular stream of visitors over the three days of the show, and with the weather being very kind, also managed to spend a significant amount of time out on the pontoons.
Marine Pro Comes Ashore
Whilst developed for the marine environment, the DCU 210E has attracted interest and sales from across a wide range of industries. One installation is with CokeBusters, a company that specializes in cleaning pipework associated with furnaces and fire tubes.
Upgraded After 25 Trouble-free Years
After 25 years of virtually trouble-free operation with the old Auto-Maskin control system, the owner of this installation, an important institution in the financial markets, decided to upgrade.
Foss Maritime Selects Marine Watch
The existing Vessel Alarm System was old and outdated with no available support. After reviewing several available vessel alarm systems the owner, Foss Maritime, selected Auto-Maskin’s Marine Watch S Series Vessel Alarm Management for the upgrade on “Lauren Foss”.
Barcol Air is Auto-Maskin in S E Asia
Headquartered in Singapore, but with offices and partners throughout S E Asia, Barcol Air supplies equipment and expertise to a multitude of opportunities, whether it is a large upgrade program, a new vessel build or a simple spare part.
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All Jacked up … with MTU
A new accommodation Jack up platform gets DCU advantages. Control cabinets built by GreenShip Co., the Auto-Maskin distributor in China, manages 3 large MTU 12V4000 driven generating sets providing prime power for a GM-J180A-Accommodation Jack.
The 200E Series fully retires the 200 Classic
The 200 Classic series of engine control system units is now entering retirement for good. Luckily there's a new sheriff in town with the 200E units, which entirely replaces the Classic series both for new units and spare parts.
Auto-Maskin recertified, again
Auto-Maskin AS has just been recertified for its whole range of operations. The ISO 9001 certificate documents our ability to deliver high quality in all our products and projects, whilst the ISO 14001 certificate shows that the Auto-Maskin group are an environmentally conscious organization who takes its responsibilities seriously.
Making Life Simple, an Easy Upgrade
The easy way to upgrade your 200 Series products to the 200E Series ones. The DCU 210 and RP 210 “Classic” products have been very successful, with installations all over the globe, but all good things must come to an end.
Busy, Busy, Busy at Asia Pacific Maritime!
Together with our distributor for SE Asia, Barcol-Air Engineering, Auto-Maskin spent a very productive three days at the show. Despite the challenging market conditions, there were several opportunities that came forward, and generally, an air of improvement was felt throughout the exhibition.
Quality not Quantity at OSJ
Challenging but interesting times in the offshore market these days; OSJ conference provided some excellent opportunities and insight! What about making a PSV into a self-contained, mobile power station?
Protective Covers for the 200E Series Panels
Typically the DCU 210E, RP210E and RP 220E can be installed in locations where they are exposed to the elements, either during operation or lay up. Protect your instrumentation from the elements with these stylish new covers.
Marine Pro on a Mission
The global political landscape has over the last years brought several high-profiled projects to Auto-Maskin’s doorstep. The most exciting among them was completed in 2017 involving design and delivery of engine control systems for the entire power plant on an aircraft carrier.
Making it Simple
Auto-Maskin designs and builds customized control for CB90 patrol vessel. The marine team has been working with Scania AB and Docksta in Sweden regarding the interfaces between engine, gearbox and waterjets on a large new build / upgrade project for the globally popular CB90 patrol boats.
Quality Means Business
Auto-Maskin has become a key partner for the worlds biggest manufacturers of Diesel combustion engines by meeting the high requirements these players have to the supplier chain. The latest QA audit of Auto-Maskin was performed by Cummins Inc.
Safe, Secure and User Friendly
Why Auto-Maskin selected Ethernet as its backbone communication. Auto-Maskin’s decision 9 years ago to employ Ethernet as the core process to move data around its proprietary networks is another example of why Auto-Maskin leads the market in diesel engine controllers with remote paneling.
Large Gensets destined for IHC
Recently De Ruyter, a specialist generating set builder in Holland, and Barendrecht Trading, the Auto-Maskin distributor for Benelux combined to provide the whole control system for a series of large Mitsubishi powered generating sets that will be installed into an IHC dredger early in 2018.
Statoil Saved $2.3M by Choosing Auto-Maskin
Statoil needed to upgrade the fire pumps on the Statfjord A platform, and saved $2.3M by choosing Auto-Maskin as their main supplier.
Auto-Maskin Continues IACS Certification
All new “E” series Marine Pro now have multiple IACS certificates. Within the global marine industry, compliance to the required standards is critical to providing operators with quality assured products and services.
Another Successful Workboat Show!
The Auto-Maskin Americas Team, with support from Auto-Maskin AS presented our Diesel Engine Control panels and highlighted our Marine Watch and Marine View Vessel Management and Alarms systems during the International WorkBoat Show.
The Story About: Statoil Saved $2.3M by Choosing Auto-Maskin
Translated from Norwegian from Statoils Alfaposten, written by Tor R. Kristiansen, Lifetime Project: The story about how Statoil saved $2.3M by choosing Auto-Maskin.
Another Great Pacific Marine Expo!
The Americas Team travelled to Seattle for another great Pacific Marine Expo! The show was a major success with the Pacific Northwest fisherman, Seattle boat builders and repair yards attending the show.
Generator Control System for Acta Marine
Auto-Maskin AS has been awarded a contract to deliver engine and generator controls to Acta Auriga, a DP-2 classed Construction Support Vessel (CSV) for the offshore wind industry. The vessel is being built at Ulstein Verft, one of the leading shipyards in the Norwegian maritime cluster.
Auto-Maskin upgrades “SAFE”!
Barcol Air, Auto-Maskin’s distributor for the S.E.Asia region has completed a complete refurbishment and repanelling of the engine control panels and main switchboards on the jackup rig Safe Astoria.
Barendrecht Trading BV
Barendrecht Trading, Auto-Maskin’s distributor for Benelux, specializes in Auto-Maskin systems, marine engine control systems, retrofits, upgrades and general electrical engineering in the maritime and industrial sectors.
Kormarine 2017 – Welcomes Auto-Maskin
Auto-Maskin returns to Norway after a successful first showing in Korea. Auto-Maskin exhibited its full range of products in the Norwegian Pavilion during the latest Kormarine exhibition held in Busan, South Korea.
Dual Starter Support
In some applications, it is a requirement that there are two independent means of starting the engine. This is a potentially complex and difficult operation, but Marine Pro controllers are able to control two separate starting systems effectively.