Digitalization of ships
“We have seen that the best results are achieved when digital systems are developed together with the customer, considering their needs and degree of digital maturity.”
At ALMACO, we have always committed to being a forerunner when it comes to innovative solutions, and digital smart solutions are no exception. We created our first own digital solution, GEM, in 2013 and since then we have come far in the development of smart solutions for ships, especially in catering and service operations.
Maritime adoption of digital solutions
When it comes to marine hospitality areas and operations, we see the strongest progress in the catering areas and the service and maintenance operations. Typical digital smart solutions in catering and service applications are galley management systems with automatic shutdown of equipment when not in use, intelligent scheduling and cooking pattern mapping, as well as service systems for preventive and condition-based maintenance, and IoT solutions.
Digital catering areas bring savings
Besides from operational smart solutions, the technology is used for automating some parts of the design, engineering, and construction processes, thereby minimizing human errors, improving service, and ensuring time schedules are kept.
The future is here, and galleys are becoming increasingly greener and more digitalized by the minute. ALMACO offers solutions for energy-saving, preventative maintenance and equipment use optimization. These solutions all help the owners achieve the highest environment requirements while also saving energy and extending the lifetime of the galleys.
Hotel Management Platform (HMP)
The ALMACO Hotel Management Platform (HMP) is a digital solution that enhances the maintenance and operational reliability of hotel equipment on ships. It centralizes equipment inventory management, condition monitoring, and maintenance, offering fleet-wide overviews and vessel comparisons down to individual equipment documentation. HMP provides a superior user experience with improved ease-of-use and performance. The platform integrates with the ALMACO Energy Management System (EMS) for energy consumption analysis and insights.
Energy Management System (EMS)
ALMACO’s Energy Management System (EMS) allows cruise ship owners to monitor and control the energy usage in the galley areas and optimize operational maintenance.
With our system, owners can save up to 25% of electrical power consumption for the cooking equipment or even more when combined with the ventilation system. The biggest energy savings can be made by selecting products with low overall energy consumption. When combining energy-efficient equipment with EMS, the overall energy consumption in the catering areas is reduced significantly.
Besides energy savings, EMS also provides a tool for achieving operational savings in service and maintenance. By monitoring the running hours of the galley equipment, predictive maintenance plans can be optimized to lower risks and increase savings.
Refrigeration Equipment Monitoring (REM)
ALMACO’s Refrigeration Equipment Monitoring, REM, provides a control system that links all refrigerators on-board, whether they are located in the galley or in other catering areas, and allows the operators to ensure that USPH required temperatures are constantly maintained. The galleys’ refrigerators are connected to ALMACO’s advanced REM system providing the same features as for the cold stores.
REM saves the crew’s valuable time by making automatic daily temperature recordings according to USPH regulations. All interconnected refrigerated systems settings and reports are managed with a single intuitive interface for provision stores, walk-ins, galley refrigerators and refrigeration plant condensing units and chillers.
Digital solutions Highlights
THE SMARTER WAY TO MANAGE HOTEL ASSETS AT SEA: ALMACO’S NEW DIGITAL INVENTORY
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Cabins and Galleys for Viking Line’s New Cruise Ship at Xiamen Shipbuilding in China
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ALMACO’s GEM – Galley Energy Management System in Cruise & Ferry’s Green List
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Digital Solution References »
AIDAcosma
Complete visual turnkey delivery of 2600 m2 of provisions stores and FTC (Fast Thawing Chambers).
Norwegian Bliss II
Complete turnkey delivery of galleys and provision stores, including design, engineering, installation and commissioning. Supply of refrigeration machinery. Features ALMACO’s innovative solutions Galley Energy Management (GEM) and Refrigeration Equipment Management (REM) systems.
AIDAnova
Complete visual turnkey delivery of 2600 m2 of provision stores, including design, engineering and installation. Features ALMACO’s innovative solution Fast Thawing Chamber (FTC).
