Metso has received an order to supply a Metso DNA automation system to a fisheries research vessel contracted at STX Finland Oy, Rauma shipyard, by the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
The vessel is 65 m long with a beam of 14 m. It is designed with special attention to laboratory equipment, propulsion and power generating systems, high serviceability and low maintenance costs receiving special attention. The vessel’s task will include monitoring of fish stock, as well as sorting, processing, freezing and storage of fish. As a multipurpose vessel it will also be used for collecting samples for seabed research and analysis. Other tasks are metrological research and control of fishing.
Metso’s DNA automation systems takes care of all machinery alarm and monitoring, controller loops, tank level monitoring, control of pumps and valves and the power management system. The power management system includes a mode change program, with automatic configuration of machinery and switchboards, for fast and secure transition between sailing modes. Operator stations are multifunctional and process controllers redundant with main and reserve units in different locations, securing maximum system availability.
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