Schneider Electric - Global Specialist in Energy Management for Merchant Marine Solutions

A worldwide specialist in the energy management sector present in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions for five key markets: energy and infrastructure, industry, buildings, data centres and networks, and residential areas.

For the merchant, military and offshore marine sectors - some of the major segments of the energy and infrastructure market - Schneider Electric offers complete energy management solutions. The company has an active commitment to helping customers make the most of their energy.

Marine electrical distribution and automation solutions provider

With over 90 years' experience in marine applications, Schneider Electric is a key player in the service of the merchant marine industry. Its knowledge is vital whenever safety and economical performance depend on the reliability of automation and electrical distribution systems. Schneider Electric can provide the exact high-quality services you need.

With Schneider Electric's assistance, you can target energy savings of up to 30% to achieve sustainable business growth. As a global specialist in energy management we optimise your business performance, applying energy-efficiency solutions from the early stages of your project and throughout the ship's lifecycle. We can design and implement all equipment necessary to meet your specific requirements, providing you with energy-saving, green, safe and comfortable ships.

Our services relating to marine electrical distribution and automation solutions include:

• Consulting
• Engineering
• Automation
• Electrical distribution solutions
• Ship operation and service

Approved energy management solutions

All Schneider Electric's standard offers are developed in compliance with European and international standards, and regulations from the main worldwide classification companies (such as ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, KRS, LRS, NKK, RINA and RS).

We provide electrical distribution solutions including:

• MV and LV electrical distribution
• MV/LV and LV/LV transformers
• Busways
• Ultra-secured power
• Variable speed drives and soft starters - MV and LV

We also provide the following automation solutions:

Schneider Electric provides a wide range of ship automations systems, including power management systems; alarm monitoring systems; auxiliaries and fluids management (HVAC, ballast, bilge and water) systems; generator control systems; connectivity/transparent ready application systems; BMS; and CCTV systems.

Worldwide customised and engineered marine service

Schneider Electric's service centres provide 24/7 emergency line and on-board customised and engineered service at major seaports.

European and Asian competency centres provide:

• Consulting for customer system performance optimisation
• Expertise in energy management
• New solution development
• Project quotation and execution
• Commissioning and training

Schneider Electric's global marine service support program:

• Provides 24/7 online support
• Offers customers on-board service capabilities and spares at key seaports
• Improves the operational efficiency of fleets on all shipping routes
• Drastically reduces the number of services providers a customer requires by providing turnkey service

Electrical distribution, automation and control system references

Schneider Electric has more than 2,700 references in the field of electrical distribution, automation and control in the merchant marine sector, including:

• Cruise liners: Aida Cruise, Carnival cruise line and MSC
• Ferries: SNCM and P&O Ferries
• FPSO: Conosco Philipps, Golar and SBM
• LPG carriers: Zhejiang Shipyard, China
• Bulk carriers: Cosco Tianjin
• Cargo ships: Cosco and Stena lines
• LNG carriers: Daewo Shipyard and British Gas
• Container ships: China Shipping, CMA CGM, Maersk and Cosco
• Offshore platforms: Elf, Shell, Total and Maersk contractor
• Chemical carriers: Jacob Stolt Nielsen, Kil and Marnavi
• Oil tankers: British Petroleum, Cosco, Elf, and Nanjing Oil Transportation (China)