Synectic Systems Group Ltd.

Marine CCTV specialist Synectics Industrial Systems has been awarded the contract to supply a complete CCTV and control system for the KOGAS LNG Carrier project by Hyundai Heavy Industries, DSME and Hanjin Heavy Industries.

The installation will feature the revolutionary COEX^TM MECH/4 Thermal Imaging PTZ and TriMode MECH/4 Marine PTZ camera stations. These impressive units allow operators to view images with crystal clear detail whether they are viewing through smoke, fog or total darkness.  They are also able to differentiate between, and detect, hot and cold objects, intruders, personnel and materials.

The remaining camera stations that complete the CCTV system specified for the KOGAS project include the established and industry proven COEX^TM EExd certified camera stations.  Developed specifically to operate in this type of hazardous area application, the camera housings are mounted on EExd certified FEPT pan & tilt units, enabling fast, accurate camera positioning.

One of the five vessels is a first for DSME as it is the first LU2 Ice-Class LNGC ever to be undertaken by DSME.  It is well known that the construction of an Ice-Class LNGC requires greater engineering skills because the steel and equipment installed on the vessel must withstand cold conditions.  In particular, the machinery and equipment installed on the exposed weather deck should be able to operate in an air temperature of minus 25^oC.  Furthermore the vessel can sail on water covered with 0.6 metres of ice.  This vessel was launched on 21 July 2007.

Synectics’ 20 years experience in providing systems for adverse environments proved invaluable when providing a solution for this particular vessel which utilises their robust and tough camera stations.  COEXTM camera stations and Synectics’ control equipment can operate in these challenging conditions and demonstrates Synectics Industrial Systems capabilities to meet the exacting requirements of our clients. 

These five LNG vessels will be used to bulk ship LNG between Yemen and Russia’s Salkhalin-2 project to KOGAS import terminals at Pyong Taek, Incheon and Tong Yeong.

Paul Webb, Managing Director of Synectics Industrial Systems credited the contract award to the ongoing relationship with each shipbuilder; combined with Synectics’ presence in Korea, via local agent Stein Sohn Korea, stating “Synectics can provide local commissioning and service for our customers as well as prompt responses to any enquiry which is a valuable asset to both Synectics and the customer”.