Kong Harald Retrofit

During a dry-dock period for three weeks, we replaced an old NorControl System onboard.

Vessel Information
Built: 2001
Owner: Hurtigruten


During a dry-dock period for three weeks, we replaced an old NorControl System onboard. In addition, we had to do some modifications in the main switchboard, where we installed DEIF, GPU’s and FAS units for remote synchronization of generator and tie-breakers.

Høglund has delivered following solutions:

  • Integrated Automation System (IAS) with Cargo Handling
  • Power Management System (PMS)
  • Engine Safety System
  • Clutch Control System
  • AC and Cargo Compressor Control System
  • GMR Playback with 5 month recording of every signal every second
  • Høglund Remote Control, for remote service and support


Old alarm and control panels in ECR desk

Old NorControl instrument panels

Old I/O Cabinet with controller and IO modules

Old modules are replaced with new S800 hardware

Old NorControl modules are replaced with redundant AC800 Controllers

New Høglund operation stations with wide screen monitors

New Høglund Control Cabinet with redundant controllers

New redundant AC800 Controllers and S800 hardware

This was a “turn-key” contract. Høglund project and commissioning engineers arranged :

  • Approbation with Factory Acceptance Test together with DNV-GL
  • Cable Pulling
  • Installation, Re-connection and I/O check
  • Harbour Acceptance Test with DNV-GL
  • Sea Acceptance Test with DNV-GL

After the sea-trial we handed over the new system with all approved certificates needed