MS Nordkapp Retrofit

During a yard stay for five days in Ølen, Norway 2013, we replaced an old ABB MP200 System onboard.

Vessel Information
Build: 1996
Owner: Hurtigruten AS
Segment: Cruise - RoPax


During a yard stay for five days in Ølen, Norway 2013, old ABB MP200 system was replaced with new Høglund Solutions:

  • Integrated Automation & Control-system
  • Clutch Control System
  • Engine Safety System (ESS)
  • Power Management System (PMS)
  • HVAC System, with control off all ventilation fans and heating/cooling
  • Safety System for the MaK main engines & Gear
  • Safety Systems for the Bergen Aux Engines
  • GMR Playback
  • Høglund Remote Control, for remote service and support
  • AC Compressor & Cargo Compressor, Control System

Old ABB MP200 System

Old I/O Cabinet with controllers and I/O modules

Høglund is replacing old system

Høglund is replacing old system

I/O Cabinet after upgrade

New operation station after upgrade

New operation stations after upgrade


This was a “turn-key” contract. Høglund project and commissioning engineers arranged :

  • Approbation with Factory Acceptance Test together with DNV-GL
  • Cable Pulling
  • Installation, Re-connection and I/O check
  • Harbour Acceptance Test with DNV-GL
  • Sea Acceptance Test with DNV-GL

After the sea-trial Høglund handed over the new system with all approved certificates needed.