1. Saab tank radar
The Saab Tank Radar System is a highly advanced automatic cargo monitoring system installed in the Cargo Control Room (CCR) of modern vessels, especially on oil tankers and chemical carriers. Its main function is to accurately measure and monitor the liquid levels, temperature, and pressure inside cargo tanks, ensuring safe and efficient cargo handling operations.
Using radar wave technology, the Saab Tank Radar continuously transmits signals to detect the exact cargo level with exceptional precision, regardless of vapor, temperature changes, or liquid movement. All data is automatically displayed on the Cargo Control Room’s monitoring panel, allowing operators to observe real-time tank conditions and make quick operational decisions during loading, discharging, and ballast operations.
2. Inert gas system
The Inert Gas System (IGS) is one of the most critical automatic safety systems installed on tanker vessels, designed to prevent explosions in cargo tanks that carry flammable oil or gas. The system works by generating and supplying inert gas with a very low oxygen content into the cargo tanks, thereby creating a non-flammable atmosphere that minimizes the risk of combustion.
Typically, the IGS takes exhaust gas from the boiler or dedicated gas generator, which is then cleaned, cooled, and delivered to the tanks through a controlled pipeline network. This automated operation ensures that the oxygen level inside the tanks is always kept below 8%, as required by IMO safety regulations. The entire process is monitored and controlled from the Cargo Control Room (CCR), where operators can observe pressure, oxygen concentration, and gas flow in real time.
3. Valve remote control system for Ballast and Cargo
The Valve Remote Control System is a vital automatic control system installed on modern vessels, especially in the Cargo Control Room (CCR). Its main purpose is to remotely operate and monitor valves used in ballast and cargo systems, allowing safe and efficient control of liquid transfer throughout the ship. This automation eliminates the need for manual valve operation, reducing human error and improving overall ship safety.
The system consists of hydraulic or pneumatic actuators, control panels, and position feedback sensors, which are connected to the valves in cargo and ballast pipelines. From the control station in the CCR, operators can open, close, or monitor valve status in real time through a graphical display or mimic diagram.
4. Tank level gauges
The Tank Level Gauge System is an essential automatic measuring device used on tankers and cargo vessels to accurately monitor the liquid levels inside cargo, ballast, and fuel tanks. Commonly installed in the Cargo Control Room (CCR), this system provides continuous and precise measurement of cargo volume, temperature, and pressure, which is crucial for safe cargo operations and stability control.
Using technologies such as pressure or float-type sensors, the Tank Level Gauge transmits real-time data to the central control panel, allowing operators to monitor tank conditions with high accuracy.
5. Gas detector system
The Gas Detector System is a crucial automatic safety system installed on modern vessels to detect and monitor the presence of flammable or toxic gases in various ship compartments in cargo tanks. Its main function is to provide early warning of gas leaks, preventing fire, explosion, or poisoning incidents that may endanger the crew and vessel.
This system operates using fixed or portable gas sensors that continuously measure gas concentrations in the air. When abnormal gas levels are detected, the system automatically activates alarms and visual indicators on the main control panel – usually located in the Cargo Control Room (CCR) or Engine Control Room (ECR). This allows crew members to take immediate safety actions, such as ventilation or shutdown procedures.
