2018/12/17
Integrated Automation SystemGiving you the tools you need to enhance your vessel's performance, safety and environmental credentials
Is your IAS system facing obsolescence?
2026/05/07
Modernizing your old IAS brings many benefits!
Industry-wide concern
Many IAS systems are now considered obsolete and are no longer supported. Without manufacturer backing or spare parts, a single software or hardware failure could lead to extended, costly downtime.
We are receiving inquiries from shipowners concerned about the future of their automation system. That is no coincidence: Høglund is an industry leader in retrofitting ship automation systems, with several hundreds of successful projects and a proven track record.
The Høglund Solution
Universal retrofitting
Regardless of the brand, type or age of your current system, Høglund can retrofit it. No system is too old or too complex for our experienced and passionate engineering team
Reuse existing I/O
Høglund can in many cases reuse your existing I/O modules, keeping the original cabinet and wiring intact, cutting costs and reducing installation time.
High-end Hardware & Høglund Software
High-end hardware ensures long system lifetime, low maintenance costs, and easy access to spare parts worldwide. Our user-friendly automation software is proven reliable on around 1,000 vessels operating in harsh marine environments.
2018/12/12
Retrofit & UpgradesHøglund has a proven track record in performing retrofit upgrades for all types of vessels. We install integrated systems that improve the lifetime value of your vessel, by ensuring reliable performance and lower operating costs.
2022/03/24
Automation retrofits for vessel modernizationTo help cruise and ferry owners manage cost, owners need to be making decisions that will ensure that their vessels operate with improved reliability and performance.
2026/03/30
MS Bolette - A Critical Upgrade Delivered with PrecisionWhen Høglund was awarded the contract to replace the Integrated Automation System (IAS) onboard Bolette, it became one of the largest and most time-critical projects in our history.
2026/02/13
Høglund Delivers Complex Automation System Refit for Mystic Cruises’ Vasco da GamaHøglund successfully delivered a full-scale, high-complexity automation refit aboard the cruise vessel Vasco da Gama, elevating operations for V Ships and owner Mystic Cruises.