Engine Control Rising to the Challenge
When engineering excellence meets real-world complexity, adaptability matters. A recent series of projects in South Korea demonstrated exactly how the Marine Pro DCU 410E Engine Controller rises to the challenge.
The new RP 420E Remote Panel launched!
Auto-Maskin introduces the RP 420E Remote Panel, the latest addition to the proven Marine Pro 400 Series of engine control solutions. Purpose-built for marine engine applications, the RP 420E provides robust remote monitoring and control while ensuring future compatibility with hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems.
Visit us at Europort 2025!
Meet us at stand 3112 during Europort 2025 in Rotterdam, 4–7 November, where we’ll showcase our latest innovations for the marine industry.
Ready for Hybrid Marine Solutions
Auto-Maskin now offers a ready-to-use solution for vessels adopting electric and hybrid propulsion. The Marine Pro system provides integrated control and monitoring for both traditional and advanced drive systems, with minimal setup required. Its user-friendly interface, multilingual support, and cyber security features help reduce complexity and risk.
Cyber Security: Confidence That’s Certified
At Auto-Maskin, cyber security isn’t just a feature—it’s part of how we design, deliver, and support every Marine Pro and Marine Watch system. Today, all units shiped from us are in compliance with recognized cyber security standards, including those required by classification societies.
Danish Maritime Fair a success
Auto-Maskin was exhibiting at the Danish Maritime Fair in Copenhagen. The Auto-Maskin slogan "Managing Energy" came to its right place, and we were able to display the latest innovations regardless of the energy source. Our proven knowledge throughout decades will also be noticed for the future.
It’s show time in Copenhagen!
Auto-Maskin is exhibiting at Copenhagen's Danish Maritime Fair from 26th to 28th April. The Danish Maritime Fair is the perfect meeting place to experience the latest and greatest marine equipment. The new RP 480i Engine Remote Panel and the Marine Watch S Series ship alarm system will be displayed live.
Marin Elektro joins the team
Auto-Maskin is strengthening its presence in the Norwegian market together with well-known Marin Elektro, located in the heart of the maritime cluster. With this partnership, Marin Elektro and Auto-Maskin offer a complete and easy access point to the local market for ship alarm and engine control systems, including installation and support.
Send alarm messages wherever you want
The S-BC Broadcast option of the Marine Watch S Series Alarm Management system can send alarm messages wherever you want to via text or email. The unit transmits alerts from operator-selected critical alarms to several phone numbers and email addresses.
Ready for 2022 and beyond
Auto-Maskin has completed testing according to new requirements. This is enforced by several Type Approval Class Societies starting from the beginning of next year.
Incredibly grateful
Auto-Maskin has exhibited at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans for many years, where we always meet existing and potential new customers. We are incredibly grateful to be back this year!
On the critical side
Auto-Maskin continues to deliver high-end products and services to our key customers. This includes several exciting domestic projects for critical infrastructure systems.
New Passport to Innovation
Morten Nyblom Andersen from our sales team proudly presents the latest edition of the "must-have" product catalogue from Auto-Maskin.
Meet our new Key Account Manager
We are pleased to introduce our new Key Account Manager, Mr Øystein Solheim-Aune, he will join forces with our sales team to support our customers in an increasing market for Auto-Maskin.
Avoid crankcase explosions
Systems for oil mist detection are complex and often have information displayed decentralized from the engine control system position. The Marine Pro DCUs solve this with full integration to the Kidde oil mist detection system. All critical data for operation and maintenance are displayed on the DCU central engine operator display.
Meet our new Sales Engineer
We are pleased to introduce our new star, Morten Nyblom Andersen, as the latest addition to our sales team for the global marine and automation market, based at our HQ in Oslo, Norway.
Engine control with PMS
The Marine Pro 200 Series and 400 Series control systems are about to become even more powerful with integration to the Auto-Maskin LSU 408 Load Sharing Unit. The LSU 408 includes load sharing, synchronizing, generator protection, and integrated PMS.
Hordafor chooses Marine Watch
The Bergen-based aquaculture company Hordafor with their vessel “Hordafor VI” has recently been through an upgrade which also includes retro-fitting a new Alarm Management System. “Hordafor VI” is an ensilage carrier and operates on a strict schedule. With factors such as predictability, safety and ease, they chose Marine Watch from Auto-Maskin AS Norway.
Marine Pro intelligent automation
Cost-savings is getting more and more important in today's marine market. With the NEW PLC-functionality added to the Marine Pro-series engine controllers, this is now easier than ever. The new feature allows for creating integrated automation logic, in a quick and easy way.
PLUG and GO Engine Control
Just plug one end of the harness into the ECM and the other end into the DCU 210E Engine Controller. Add 12 or 24V power to the labeled leads, upload the engine configuration and you're finished. Simple! That’s how easy it is to connect a DCU 210E Engine Controller to a Cummins X15 engine.
Covid-19 paving the way for remote assistance
Auto-Maskin successfully performed a remote product certification process together with Turk Loydu of the engine control system for high-performance vessels being built in Turkey.
The Sea Trial Tool
During a sea trial test, it's of vital importance to store all critical parameters and measurements for immediate inspection and analysis. Auto-Maskin’s SEA TRIAL TOOL lets you make instant snapshots of all I/O’s by the click of a button. Inspect them at your convenience and store them for quality assurance and documentation purposes
Trident Seafood Company on board
When it became necessary to replace the vessel alarm system, Trident Seafood Company selected Auto-Maskin’s attractive Marine Watch S Series. Pictured is the 60 I/O Marine Watch S Series system installed this summer on the F/V "Eastern Wind”.
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.