Marine

Vessel operations for the maritime industry

Integrated tank gauging and automation solutions help you enhance vessel safety and support operational demands.

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Integrated tank gauging and automation solutions help you enhance vessel safety and support operational demands.

Solutions Designed for Marine Operations

Maritime operators face complex challenges including safety regulations, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Honeywell's integrated marine gas tank gauging, gas detection, and automation solutions help you enhance safety, improve vessel performance and reduce operational complexity. Our marine-certified platforms work together to help drive improved operational results.
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Marine tank gauging, sampling and cargo measurement

Honeywell's automated level gauging systems are designed to provide reliable, high-accuracy tank monitoring, helping to support operations during loading and discharging processes. Our Tanksystem portable equipment is a recognized leader in portable level gauging for marine applications, with designs manufactured for use in classified hazardous environments onboard vessels.  
 
The HERMetic UTImeter series offers multiple configurations including Gtex, Otex and Rtex models for different vessel types and tank configurations. Our fixed automatic tank gauging systems are designed to monitor liquid levels in tanks aboard ships, helping you maintain accurate control of cargo, fuel, ballast and other liquids critical to vessel operation. 

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Marine safety and gas hazard monitoring

Honeywell's gas detection systems help protect marine workers and vessels from toxic and flammable gas hazards. Our portable gas detectors, including BW Ultra, BW Flex and BW RigRat, are configured to test multiple gases simultaneously, including oxygen, LEL, CO, VOCs and H2S, with smartphone connectivity through the Safety Communicator App. 

Fixed gas detection solutions, including Sensepoint XCD, XNX universal transmitter and Searchpoint Optima Plus, provide continuous area monitoring, designed to help detect leaks from tanks or pipelines that could endanger workers or create fire risk.

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Marine automation and on-vessel integration

Honeywell's ControlEdge PLC platform enables connectivity across critical systems and subsystems onboard ships, supporting the commercial performance of shipping operations. The platform is designed to provide integration of production, processing and transportation operations while linking them with security, safety, commercial and regulatory functions. Based on advanced IIoT technology, our marine-certified automation solutions are designed to help simplify configuration, support improving operational efficiency and contribute to reduce maintenance requirements. The platform supports OPC UA protocols and Universal I/O for standards-based, flexible integration of instruments and systems. 

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Digital sensing and operational efficiency

Honeywell's SmartLine pressure and temperature transmitters are designed to deliver high performance in marine applications with differentiated features designed to help lower total cost of ownership. Our marine pressure transmitters support accurate measurement and monitoring across shipboard systems, helping you maintain high-level performance, safety and regulatory compliance. 

Smart temperature transmitters and probe assemblies help users monitor and protect asset health, support regulatory compliance goals, help manage energy consumption and improve throughput on ships. The Honeywell Versatilis Transmitter is a multi-variant sensing platform based on LoRaWAN protocol communication technology, with low power consumption and simplified installation that helps manufacturers deploy at scale while helping manage operational expenses.

Related Industries

From tankers and bulk carriers to cruise ships and offshore vessels, Honeywell provides marine-grade automation and safety solutions across a wide range of vessel types and maritime operations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marine Automation

Tank gauging systems provide reliable, high-accuracy monitoring of liquid levels in cargo tanks, fuel tanks and ballast tanks aboard vessels. 

• Honeywell's automated level gauging systems deliver real-time data during loading and discharging operations, helping maintain safe overfill protection and improve cargo capacity utilization. 

• Our portable HERMetic equipment enables accurate manual measurements in classified hazardous areas. 

• Integration with custody transfer systems provides documented measurements designed to support commercial transactions and regulatory reporting.  

These systems help prevent overfilling incidents that could lead to environmental contamination or cargo loss. Automated alerts are designed to notify operators when tank levels approach critical thresholds, enabling proactive response. This technology can reduce manual measurement requirements, helps reduce human error and helps operators maintain improved inventory control throughout voyages.

Yes. Honeywell’s ControlEdge™ PLC and marine automation portfolio are designed for integration across onboard subsystems, helping enable centralized control, data visibility and more productive marine operations.

Marine automation systems integrate vessel operations to help improve performance and reduce operational complexity. 

  • Honeywell's ControlEdge PLC provides connectivity across critical systems and subsystems onboard ships, enabling broad monitoring and control from centralized locations. 
  • Automated tank gauging can significantly reduce manual measurement requirements, reducing crew workload and potential errors. 
  • Digital sensing technologies including SmartLine transmitters and Versatilis multi-variant sensors provide near real-time data designed for low power consumption and simplified maintenance.  
  • Integration of level gauging, pressure monitoring, temperature sensing and safety systems is designed to provide a centralized platform that helps operators make more informed decisions. 

Our marine-certified solutions are designed to support compliance with applicable classification of society requirements while helping reduce total cost of ownership through extended sensor life, simplified maintenance and remote diagnostic capabilities.

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