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Marine Automation
VAMOS™ brings vessel monitoring, alarms, data logging, charge management and power management into one configurable marine automation platform, giving crews and shore teams clearer visibility and control across critical onboard systems.
System Overview
Vessel Automation Machinery Operating System (VAMOS)
VAMOS is a flexible, scalable and modular vessel automation platform designed to bring monitoring, control and operational data into one integrated environment. It supports functions across vessel machinery, propulsion, electrical power, alarms and fleet data, with remote access available for diagnosis and maintenance. MJR’s current product information states that all modules have obtained approval from major classification societies.
Who this is for Vessel owners, operators, shipyards, fleet managers and offshore vessel teams requiring integrated monitoring, automation and power-management capability.
Key Features
Core VAMOS Modules
VAMOS combines configurable automation modules for vessel monitoring, fleet data, electrical power and charging within one integrated platform.
Vessel Monitoring
Centralised status visibility across machinery, tanks, utilities and electrical systems, providing real-time insight into operational health and enabling faster identification of faults or anomalies across all monitored assets.
Data Logger Module
Collects and stores information from onboard systems including engines, navigation equipment, propulsion systems and environmental monitoring devices. Logged data supports performance analysis, maintenance planning, incident review and identification of operating trends.
Alarm & Monitoring System
Provides real-time monitoring of connected vessel systems, alarm and fault visibility, data access and third-party system integration. Web access supports remote diagnosis and maintenance.
Power Management System
Controls key ship electrical functions through switchboard, generator and battery management. The module supports automatic load sharing, power-plant optimisation and remote diagnosis and maintenance.
Operational Benefits
Better Visibility Across Vessel Operations
By bringing monitoring, alarms, electrical power and operational data together, VAMOS gives vessel and shore teams a more coordinated view of system performance and condition.
Fleet & Performance Insight
Continuous data logging provides a structured record of vessel operating information for analysis, trend identification and maintenance planning.
Faster Fault Response
Real-time monitoring, alarm visibility and recorded operating data help engineering teams identify and investigate faults more efficiently.
Coordinated Power Management
Generator, switchboard and battery control can be managed alongside automatic load sharing to support efficient operation of the vessel’s electrical plant.
Remote Technical Support
Web-based access supports diagnosis and remote maintenance without relying solely on onboard intervention.
System Components
Integrated Electrical Power Management
The VAMOS Power Management System brings generator, switchboard and battery control into the vessel automation environment, providing the functions required to coordinate electrical power and respond to changing operating loads.
- Electrical System Control Control and monitor key vessel electrical functions across switchboards, generators and battery systems.
- Automatic Load Sharing Coordinate generator loading automatically to support effective utilisation of the available electrical power plant.
- Remote Diagnosis & Maintenance Web access provides engineers with a route for system diagnosis and remote maintenance support.
Applications
Where VAMOS Is Used
VAMOS supports marine automation requirements ranging from machinery alarm and monitoring through fleet data analysis, electrical power management and charge management for electric and hybrid vessel operations.
- Integrated Vessel Monitoring Bring connected machinery and onboard systems into a common monitoring and alarm environment.
- Fleet Data & Incident Analysis Capture operating data continuously to support performance review, incident analysis and maintenance decisions.
- Electric & Hybrid Vessel Management Monitor vessel consumption and expected autonomy while coordinating charging requirements and access to in-field charging infrastructure.
- Electrical Power Management Manage generators, switchboards, batteries and load-sharing functions through an integrated PMS.
How It Works
From Vessel Data to Operator Action
VAMOS connects vessel systems, operating data and automation functions so crews and engineering teams can monitor conditions, respond to alarms and manage critical electrical functions from a coordinated platform.
Step 001
Vessel Systems
Engines, propulsion equipment, navigation systems and other connected vessel systems provide operational information to the automation environment.
Step 002
Data Capture
VAMOS collects and records operating information for live monitoring, historical review and fleet-level analysis.
Step 003
Monitoring & Alarms
The AMS module presents connected-system status and alarms, helping operators identify and respond to abnormal conditions.
Step 004
Power & Charge Management
PMS and charge-management functions coordinate vessel electrical power, generator and battery control, load sharing and charging requirements.
Step 005
Operator & Remote Access
Onboard teams access operational information through the vessel interface, while web access supports remote diagnosis and maintenance.
Technical Overview
VAMOS Platform Capabilities
- System Vessel Automation Machinery Operating System — VAMOS
- Architecture Flexible, scalable and modular marine automation platform
- Core Modules Data Logger · Charge Management · Alarm & Monitoring System · Power Management System
- Monitored Data Engines · Navigation equipment · Propulsion systems · Environmental monitoring systems · Connected vessel systems
- Third-Party Integration Supported through the Alarm & Monitoring System
- Remote Access Web access for diagnosis and remote maintenance
- Power Management Switchboard · Generator · Battery control · Automatic load sharing
- Charge Management Consumption and autonomy monitoring · Charge sequencing · In-field charger booking · Charging equipment control
- Classification MJR states that all modules have obtained approval from major classification societies
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Marine Automation
Projects
Explore projects demonstrating MJR's capability in electrical power conversion, vessel integration, energy storage and marine electrification.
AHTS Battery Hybrid Conversion — Switchboard Rebuild, PMS & Automation Replacement
Extended Supply Failure Ride-Through for Pipelay Operations — with Skeleton Technologies
Surface & Subsea Power, Control and Telemetry Platform — with Subsea Micropiles
Ballast Control System Replacement — Installed In Service
ABS-Approved Life Extension & Repowering — Power, Propulsion, Automation and Control
Safety-compliant PLC controls across five stations and trams, linked by industrial WiFi.
ABS-Approved Life Extension & Repowering — Power, Propulsion, Automation and Control
Cable Installation for Kongsberg IAS System Upgrade
Dredger Life Extension — Power, Propulsion, Dredging & Automation
Supercapacitor storage retrofitted to pipelay tensioner and winch drive systems.
Obsolete DC propulsion drives replaced, existing switchboard cubicles retained.
Pitch Control System Upgrade — Electrical & Cable Infrastructure, Four Ferries
Design, Supply & Installation for Four Ferries
Propulsion Drive and Control System Retrofit — Without Rewiring the Ship
Electrical Mobilisation of the World's Most Powerful Subsea Trencher
VFD Switchboard Replacement for Downhole Pumps — Delivered in a Shutdown Window
Complete Main and Auxiliary Power Plant for a 22.2m New Build Trawler
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Questions About VAMOS Marine Automation
Find answers to common questions about MJR’s marine automation systems, VAMOS capabilities, system integration, retrofit options, power management, remote support and project requirements.
