ALMACO Completes Successful Refrigeration PLC Upgrade for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America


Posted on October 14, 2025

ALMACO is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Refrigeration PLC Upgrade project on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America. The project, which took place during the ship’s sailing in Hawaii in March, involved a complete revamping of 4 refrigeration units’ PLC with the latest technology.

Project Overview

ALMACO’s automation team spent two weeks onboard the Pride of America, working on replacing the main PLC as well as the remote inputs and outputs and restoring communication with the existing supervision system. The previous systems, which consisted of components from various manufacturers that are now obsolete, were replaced with a modern, integrated solution. This upgrade simplifies the architecture and the spare parts management while improving the plant’s reliability and serviceability and keeps the ship’s refrigeration system running worry-free.

Longevity and Quality

The Pride of America is renowned for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The vessel’s recent PLC upgrade is a significant step towards enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. By integrating the latest technology, the new system not only extends the lifetime and quality but also contributes to the overall sustainability of the ship. Efficient and reliable systems reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact.

Mathias Roberts, Vice President of ALMACO’s LifeCycle Division commented on the project:” We are thrilled with the outcome for this project, everyone did their part and more which lead to this project becoming a success. This is a testament to our commitment for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that enhance the operational efficiency of our clients’ vessels.”

Happy Sailing

ALMACO wishes the Pride of America, Norwegian Cruise Line, and its guests happy sailing as the cruise ship continue its journey in the beautiful waters of Hawaii. ALMACO is thankful for the opportunity of working together and are looking forward for future collaborations with Norwegian Cruise Line.

For more information, contact

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Mathias Roberts

VP Sales & Deputy to the President, Lifecycle Services Division

+1-954-205 6463

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