PSM Marine is proud to have supplied a state-of-the-art digital tank monitoring system to the Magellan Discoverer, a cutting-edge Antarctica cruise ship built at the Asenav shipyard in Valdivia, Chile. This innovative vessel is designed for polar expeditions, and our advanced tank monitoring solution ensures optimal safety, efficiency, and reliability for its operations in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We supplied a fully digital monitoring system based on our industry-leading
APT1000 transmitters for all twenty-nine shipboard tanks, including those for ballast, diesel oil, lubricating oil, urea, fresh water, black water, oily water and sludge. The system also includes an integrated 4-point draught indication system, and PSM Series 600 Hydrostatic Contents Gauges for local fuel oil and lubricating oil level indications.
All APT1000 transmitters are interconnected through our RFM4 termination modules, which then connect to a central VPM data acquisition module in the Engine Control Room (ECR) via a single 4-core multidrop cable. This significantly reduces cabling requirements, lowering both installation and maintenance costs.
The VPM Data Acquisition Module features an integral 7” touchscreen display, providing a real-time overview of tank levels and draught parameters, including vessel trim and heel. For enhanced operations, the VPM module connects via direct Ethernet link to a 24” display on the vessel bridge, where screen layouts have been designed to meet the client’s specific needs. Furthermore, the VPM provides a Modbus output to seamlessly integrate all tank and draught data into the vessel’s Automated Management System (AMS).
Following installation by the shipyard, a PSM Service Engineer will oversee the commissioning process, ensuring seamless functionality and system calibration to meet the Magellan Discoverer’s specific operational needs.
We believe our successful collaboration with the Magellan Discoverer is another testament to our expertise in providing robust and reliable marine monitoring systems for vessels of all types.
