Manoeuvring Assistant is a technology-driven docking support system that provides a real-time visualisation of your vessel’s position, movement, and distances to the quay or obstacles. The system utilises Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) technology combined with highly accurate navigation sensors.

Benefits

1. Enhanced Safety: Helps reduce the risks associated with docking and berthing by providing accurate, real-time data to support safe decision-making.

2. Improved Situational Awareness: Integrates key distance measurements and identifies hazardous or restricted areas, allowing crews to better understand their environment.

3. Optimised Manoeuvre Planning: Offers predictive tools and visual guidance that support precise vessel movement and docking strategies.

4. Remote Maintenance & Updates: The system can be updated and maintained remotely, ensuring it remains up to date with minimal disruption.

What it is?
Solid State S-Band Radar (SSR-S) and Solid State X-Band Radar (SSR-X) are both advanced marine radar systems.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀?
𝗦𝗦𝗥-𝗦
- Uses a stabilized 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 solid state transceiver.
- Utilises advanced signal processing technology and comes with a 𝟭𝟰 𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮.
𝗦𝗦𝗥-𝗫
- Uses a coherent 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 solid state transceiver.
- Utilises advanced signal processing technology and comes with a 𝟱 𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝟴 𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
𝟭. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Say goodbye to traditional magnetrons. Our radar utilises a compact solid-state transceiver housed within the gearbox for unmatched reliability and low maintenance.
𝟮. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Optimises target detection in all environmental conditions, thanks to advanced signal processing and adaptive pulse transmission.
𝟯. 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Seamlessly integrates with all NACOS Platinum Navigation Systems, offering a hassle-free upgrade path and minimal installation requirements.
𝟰. 𝗨𝗻𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Benefits from improved target tracking, independent signal processing, and first-class target presentation with our intelligent filter algorithms. The radar can deliver superior long-range target detection without the need for preheating and tuning.

Unifying Onboard Systems with Shore-Based Intelligence

NACOS Connect is a comprehensive digital platform designed to enhance the functionality and maintainability of onboard NACOS systems. Developed over five years with rigorous testing and customer trials, it integrates onboard hardware, operating systems, software, and cloud services to optimise maritime operations.

Why Choose NACOS Connect?

1. Remote Mimics: Securely monitor and access onboard automation from anywhere, bridge the gap between ship and shore.

2. Remote Maintenance: Perform updates, troubleshooting, and repairs remotely, reduce downtime, boost uptime.

3. OPC UA Integration: Expose deep system data to internal analytics and fleet-wide digital solutions.

4. IoT Gateway: Connect both NACOS Platinum and legacy systems to the cloud, securely and efficiently.

Core Benefits

1. Enhanced Operational Oversight: Shore-based teams gain live access to vessel data, enabling proactive decision-making and faster incident resolution.

2. Improved User Experience: Offers an intuitive, responsive web interface accessible across various devices, ensuring consistent and efficient user interactions.

3. Reduced Lifecycle Costs: Streamlines maintenance processes and supports the quick deployment of new applications, leading to cost savings over the vessel's lifecycle

NACOS Marine automation brings together machinery, propulsion, power management, and auxiliary control into one intelligent system, giving operators full command of the vessel from bridge to engine room.

Why Choose NACOS Automation?

1. Unified Vessel Insight: Centralise control for faster, safer decision-making.

2. Scalable Architecture: Adaptable for any vessel type or complexity from retrofits to new builds.

3. Fail-Safe Redundancy: Designed with layered protection for mission-critical operations.

4. Energy Optimisation: Smart automation that supports fuel efficiency and sustainable performance.

Core Capabilities

1. Alarm & Monitoring System (AMS)

2. Power Management System (PMS)

3. Machinery Automation

4. Ballast & Bilge Control

5. Integrated Control & Monitoring Workstations

What is SmartDock?
SmartDock provides truly automated docking for ferries and other vessels. The system ensures consistent, safe, and predictable docking and undocking manoeuvres every time, even in challenging conditions.

How does it work?
The Captain can select the destination and with a simple click of the ‘sail’ button, the SmartDock system takes over. The ship then leaves the dock, manoeuvres out of the harbour, sails to the next port of call, manoeuvres into the harbour and docks alongside the quay, all without human intervention.

Why Choose SmartDock?

1. Increases safety and reduces fuel consumption by providing consistent and repeatable docking.

2. Improve the efficiency of docking, undocking, and transit.

3. Mitigates potential human errors resulting from ship officers having to perform these technical manoeuvres many times a day.

4. Reduces the need for intensive interaction from the vessel’s captain.

As the maritime industry embraces digitalisation, cyber security is no longer optional - it’s essential. At NACOS Marine, we integrate cyber security into every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring robust protection for onboard systems, passenger data, and operational integrity.

How we safeguard your fleet:
1. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝘆-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Security is considered throughout product architecture, design, implementation, verification, and tools support.
2. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: Asset management and change control activities are applied during commissioning and retrofits. In addition, cyber security review is performed before handover to provide a secure delivery.
3. 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Secure field service protocols, continuous operational system updates if vulnerabilities are identified.
4. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Helping operators navigate cyber threats swiftly and effectively.
5. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Equipping your crew with the knowledge to maintain secure operations.

What it is?

Our Propulsion Control System (PCS) offers advanced control solutions for electric motor and thruster systems, as well as conventional mechanical propulsion systems. Featuring electric shaft systems for command levers and dual setpoint potentiometers for maximum redundancy and safety, this system ensures precise, reliable performance.

Key Features

1. Flexible Engine Manoeuvring System (EMS).

2. Extensive alarm information.

3. LAN network-based system.

4. Available in both simple and complex setpoint system, including third-party setpoint.

5. Variety of telegraph system options, including electric shaft.

Core Benefits

1. Complete automation package, including propulsion control from one supplier.

2. Type approved by all major class societies within IACS.

3. Standalone or installable with our Platinum series products.

4. Cost-effective, reliable performance for slow and medium-speed engines with fixed or controllable pitch propellers.

5. Designed with redundant and physically separated control units for maximum availability and operational safety.

6. Both hardware and software are tailored to meet demanding marine environment and operational requirements.

7. Lifelong support built into every component.