Verhoef Elektrotechniek: Standardising on X‑CONNECT®

Since then, the collaboration with Blue Ctrl has been put into practice across multiple projects. To date, Verhoef has delivered solutions for five vessels using X-CONNECT®, including dredging, survey, and autonomous vessels, both retrofit and newbuild.

Verhoef Elektrotechniek brings extensive experience as a system integrator, delivering complete electrical and automation solutions for vessels worldwide. 

Across all projects, the experience with Blue Ctrl has been consistent. What stands out for Verhoef is how the platform holds up under pressure.

"Commissioning is always demanding, but the automation system has been stable through every phase. Across five vessels, from dredging to autonomous, we have been able to adapt quickly and deliver robust solutions. That is why we have chosen to standardise on X-CONNECT®"

says Edwin Naaktgeboren, Managing Director at Verhoef Elektrotechniek.

A key advantage for Verhoef is the flexibility the platform provides. They manage all service and aftermarket work themselves, with full in-house capability across both software and hardware. Using X-CONNECT®, they can adapt solutions, implement alternative hardware setups for redundancy, and perform fast updates and conversions.

Based on this experience, Verhoef has made a clear strategic decision:
to standardize their deliveries on X-CONNECT®.

For their customers, key value drivers include strong cyber security capabilities, readiness for upcoming EU regulations, and access to data through solutions like Blue Box and reporting tools.

"The graphical user interface is often what customers comment on first. It makes complex systems easier to operate, and that is a real advantage when we present X-CONNECT® to shipowners",

says Edwin van den Dool, Sales Manager at Verhoef Elektrotechniek.

Together, Blue Ctrl and Verhoef Elektrotechniek demonstrate how open, flexible automation can move from concept to real-world delivery, creating simpler, more robust solutions for modern vessels.