Promeco strengthens its electrical system solutions for the marine industry
The marine industry is evolving rapidly, and vessel technical systems are becoming increasingly complex. Safety requirements, energy efficiency and system compatibility demand extensive technical expertise and proactive planning. Promeco has responded to these changes by strengthening its expertise and services, especially in main switchboard solutions. Promeco helps shipyards and shipbuilders meet these challenges by saving time, reducing risks and ensuring safety at every stage. Specification development, large-scale factory testing and cybersecurity are key services that support marine industry projects from start to finish.
Main switchboards form the core of a vessel’s electrical system
The main switchboard is the most critical component of a ship’s electrical system. It distributes power to all parts of the vessel and ensures that the power supply operates reliably in all situations. Promeco has delivered main switchboards and electrical systems to numerous international shipbuilding projects, and its solutions are known for their high quality, safety, and long service life.
Promeco’s strength lies in combining deep technical expertise with flexible project management. Every system is designed to meet the customer’s exact requirements, whether for a passenger vessel, cargo ship, or a specialized vessel. Promeco has also invested in the creation of detailed specifications.
“We ensure that each project is based on clearly defined technical and functional requirements that support the optimization of the vessel’s overall system. We help our customers turn initial data into clear, feasible specifications – even when early-phase documentation is incomplete,” says Promeco’s Sales Director, Hanna Pahkala.
Factory testing speeds up commissioning and provides significant cost efficiency
Promeco continuously invests in product development and testing. The company has invested in main switchboard testing and developed a dedicated testing environment that simulates real vessel operating conditions.
When testing is carried out already at the factory, commissioning time at the shipyard is reduced, and total project costs decrease. At the same time, customer confidence in system performance is strengthened.
“Our strength is the ability to deliver customer-specific solutions that precisely match the vessel’s technical and operational requirements. Design, manufacturing and testing are completed seamlessly under one roof, ensuring quality and reliability,” says Promeco’s Sales Manager, Juha Liipo.
A comprehensive partner for the marine industry
Promeco is known not only for its technical expertise but also for its flexibility and customer-oriented approach. The development of main switchboard and testing solutions is an example of how the company listens to customer needs and adapts to a rapidly changing operating environment.
“We wanted to build a service that fully supports our customers’ operations. Cooperation with customers and shipyards is continuous, and the feedback we’ve received has been excellent,” Liipo explains.
Marine industry projects require precision, documentation and quality assurance at every stage. Promeco meets the strictest industry quality and safety standards and utilizes its own testing and design expertise to ensure system reliability throughout the entire lifecycle.
Towards smart and cyber-secure marine systems
Marine electrical systems are evolving toward smarter, more energy-efficient and more cyber-secure solutions. Promeco continuously invests in new technologies, software development, and testing environments that enable system optimization and safety throughout the lifecycle.
“In future vessels, electrical systems will be even more complex. Our role is to ensure that they function reliably and support our customers’ goals – in terms of safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility,” Liipo notes.
Development is also moving strongly toward automation. Promeco’s electrical systems utilize intelligent automation that shares maintenance data automatically and indicates when the system or its components require servicing. Software-based solutions also enable system management and updates without physical modifications. Increasingly, changes are made through software rather than wiring.
Promeco also adheres to the IACS UR E26 and -E27 cybersecurity requirements, which define international requirements for the cybersecurity of electrical and automation systems in the marine industry.
“Safety is not only about the reliability of the electrical system but also about protecting it from cyber threats. IACS UR E26 and -E27 is an important framework for us, ensuring our systems meet the strictest international safety requirements,” Liipo says.
Overall, software-based solutions, automation and strong cybersecurity expertise support Promeco’s vision of smart, sustainable and safe electrical systems for the future marine industry.