Blue Ctrl selected by Siemens Energy to provide automation solution for vessel project

Blue Ctrl has been selected by Siemens Energy in the UAE to deliver Integrated Alarm, Monitoring and Control Systems (IAMCS) for four new vessels.

The project is part of a multipurpose vessel program, the first vessel already under construction at the owner's chosen shipyard within the UAE. The first vessel being scheduled for delivery in early 2027 with subsequent vessels scheduled in progressive delivery intervals.

"This contract marks an important milestone for Blue Ctrl. We are proud to have been selected as automation partner for this project, and we look forward to supporting the successful delivery of these vessels"

– says Marielle Furnes Mannseth, Managing Director of Blue Ctrl.

Designed to support a wide range of cargo and logistics operations, the vessels will be capable of transporting passengers, containers, refrigerated cargo, heavy equipment, vehicles and trailers.

The project covers the delivery of IAMC solutions based on Blue Ctrl's automation platform X-CONNECT®, an open and modular automation platform developed to simplify the delivery, operation and lifecycle management of maritime automation systems.

"For this project, we were looking for a modern and flexible automation platform that could support the requirements of a complex vessel program. Blue Ctrl demonstrated both the technical capabilities and the collaborative approach needed for a successful delivery, and we look forward to working together on this project,"

says Khalid Bin Hadi, Managing Director for Siemens Energy UAE.

The project reflects growing demand for open and scalable automation solutions within the maritime industry. Shipowners and system integrators are increasingly seeking alternatives that provide flexibility throughout the vessel lifecycle while maintaining high standards for reliability, performance and cybersecurity.

Blue Ctrl is an independent provider of maritime automation solutions based in Ålesund, Norway. The contract represents one of the company's most important international project awards to date and further strengthens its position in the global maritime automation market.

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power and heat generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers. Its wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa makes Siemens Energy a global market leader in renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs around 106,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of €39.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.