Copyright © IF AC Manoeuvring and Control of Marine Cratt, Brijuni, Croatia, 1997 SHIPBOARD MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM Maja Krcum, Mr. Se., El. Eng. Prof. Zivotije Lazarevic, Ph. D., El. Eng. Iviea Kuzmanic, Mr. Se.,EI. Eng Maritime Faculty, University a/Split, ZrinskoJrankopansko 38, HR-2JOO Split, Craatia, e-mail:mkrcum@pftt.hr. Abstract: An ever increasing degree of automation aboard a ship, as well as complex requirements for functionality and competitiveness in the market, call for a development of programmable systems. These systems must be easily adaptable, possessing an installation as short as possible and a good flexibility with regard to the number of controllable parameters, as well as a possibility of peripheral units being connected to the system. All these components have to be united into an integral shipboard monitoring and control system which makes an intelligent shipboard control system. Keywords: management system, monitored control system, intelligent control, ship control, electrical protection. I. INTRODUCTION Automation of shipboard processes is an important issue in the improvement of the efficiency aboard a ship . It includes safety and protection of the vessel, as well as training and education of the personnel and their adjustment to the new conditions. The staff manning a particular unit or system is a significant factor. By introducing monitoring and control devices the bridge is relived and the number of staff responsible for the safe navigation reduced. Some navigation components, such as the steering course, approximate determination of the ship's position, radar, surveillance, collision risk warning (within certain limits), date warning and recording of crucial navigation dates, weather forecast, depth measuring, fire detection and fire fighting are easily adaptable to automation and semi - automation, whereas other components, as for example manoeuvering in narrow channels, berthing and unberthing, planing of the optimum course and speed are not. Control engine room are, however, perfectly adaptable and enable the officer in charge to operate the entire unit. 165 In order to make the functioning of the entire shipboard system as efficient as possible, it can be conveniently divided into smaller sub - systems. 2. MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEM A centralisation of information and remote control has been carried out within shipboard systems. The location of the central control unit depends on the personnel organization, type and basis of the system (propulsion etc.). By employing electronic element and information system a fully - automated remote control of the systems, specially designed for marine applications, and guaranteeing reliability and simplicity of operation, has been accomplished. 2.1 Management System Particular sub - systems, as well as the ship as whole, are of a dynamic nature, which is why they are analysed