Synectic Systems Group Ltd.

Extreme environment CCTV specialist, Synectics Industrial Systems, has been awarded a large-scale contract by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering  to supply their specialist COEX™ Ex and Marine CCTV systems to five 210,000 CBM LNG carriers.   These LNG carriers are financed and will be operated by the Japanese J5 consortium (which comprises MOL, NYK, K Line, Iino Kaiun and Mitsui).

The five ships will carry Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) for the Ras Gas III Project, part of the world’s largest oil fields in Qatar to berths at South Hook and the Isle of Grain in the UK. Synectics Industrial Systems have an ongoing technical partnership with Ras Laffan who has operated and expanded a COEX based system for many years. The new ship systems mean Ras Laffan product will now be monitored by Synectics Industrial Systems throughout its production and transportation to its destination.

Specifically developed to operate in this type of marine environment, the installation will include Synectics Industrial Systems’ industry standard EExd certified COEX™ FECH camera stations will monitor the deck areas of each ship. These cameras are designed to operate in conditions standard CCTV cameras cannot. COEX™ FECH thermal camera stations will be used to locate personnel or intruders on the ship’s deck, helping to meet with the ISPS code for a documented security plan. The cameras will also be used as a ship navigational aid, allowing personnel on the bridge to view other vessels and even icebergs through thick smoke and fog, day or night.

The COEX™ Marine Environment TriMode Camera Stations (MECH) will also be employed to provide operators with an unparalleled view of both port and starboard sides. Their “dual mode” technology combines thermal imaging for night, or adverse conditions usage, with high-performance CCD camera imaging for ultra-clear surveillance during the day.

Synectics Industrial Systems will also provide audio and visual monitoring equipment to each ships’ engine room. This will allow staff to monitor the power unit and detect and resolve any occurring issues quickly, to minimise any resulting downtime for the high-cost vessels.

Synectics Industrial Systems beat several other companies to win the contract, with a comprehensive and competitive tender, encompassing their specialist Ex and Marine CCTV knowledge, and a product range specifically designed for hazardous area and marine use.