Comprehensive electrical and automation services
Six areas of Marel Electric expertise — from onshore and marine electrical installations, through automation service and electronics repair, to switchboard manufacturing and tailor-made solutions
Onshore electrical installations
We deliver the full scope of electrical installations for industrial, commercial and residential facilities — from design, through the grid connection and assembly, to measurements, documentation and technical acceptance
We handle both complete installations in new facilities and upgrades or extensions of existing ones. Every stage of work is carried out in line with applicable standards, the investor's requirements and safety regulations
Six stages of a complete delivery
- 01
Installation design
Analysis of the client's needs, component selection and preparation of working schematics tailored to the facility
- 02
Grid connection
Obtaining technical conditions from the grid operator, formal approvals and installation of the connection ready to power the facility
- 03
Internal installation assembly
Wiring distribution, fitting of accessories and cable routes, and connection of receiving equipment
- 04
Protection and testing
Installation of overcurrent, residual-current and surge protection, together with tests and measurements of protection effectiveness
- 05
Technical security systems
Installation of alarm, fire protection and access control systems — integrated with the facility's electrical installation
- 06
Documentation and acceptance
As-built documentation, measurement protocols and technical acceptance ready to be submitted to the energy provider
Comprehensive service, highest quality
We manage the project from the first drawing to handover, ensuring compliance with standards, on-time delivery and quality workmanship in every detail
Marine electrical installations
We deliver electrical installations to marine standards — on newbuilds, repairs and upgrades of vessels. We work in ports worldwide
Our electricians and engineers cover the full lifecycle of the installation: from requirement analysis and design, through assembly and commissioning, to diagnostics, upgrades and long-term technical support
Three delivery stages
Electrical installation design
- Requirements analysis
Assessment of the vessel's power needs and technical specification, approvals with the shipowner and classification society
- Schematic development
Development of detailed electrical schematics and working documentation
- Component selection
Selection of reliable marine-grade components suited to operating conditions
Assembly and commissioning
- Cable laying
Installation of signal and power cables, cable routes and deck penetrations
- Equipment installation
Installation of switchboards, circuit breakers, control panels and actuating equipment
- Testing and commissioning
Functional and load tests of the system, commissioning and classification sea trials
Service and maintenance
- Diagnostics and repair
Fast fault diagnostics and repair of damaged components — including in port conditions
- System upgrades
Updating and upgrading existing electrical installations, plus retrofits tailored to new requirements
- Technical support
Long-term support ensuring continuous operation of the vessel's electrical systems
Experience working on all types of vessels and expertise proven through cooperation with leading shipowners mean we take responsibility for the installation from the first measurement to classification acceptance
Automation service
Service, design, modification and retrofits of automation systems for onshore and marine markets. We work with leading manufacturers of marine and industrial automation equipment
Our work covers the full spectrum of installations — from power and lighting systems, through engine room automation and control, to safety systems and specialized process installations
Six areas, one service team
Power systems
- Generators
Diagnostics, repair and maintenance of power generators on ships and onshore facilities
- Switchboards
Repair and maintenance of main switchboards, testing of circuit breakers and protection devices
Lighting systems
- Navigation lighting
Repair and replacement of navigation lights on ships — in line with classification requirements
- Interior and exterior lighting
Lighting service for commercial, industrial and residential facilities as well as ship decks
Automation and control
- Engine room automation
Repair of main and auxiliary engine automation systems as well as building automation onshore
- Control systems
Service of vessel steering control systems (autopilots, navigation systems) and industrial controls
Safety systems
- Alarm systems
Repair of smoke, heat and gas detectors and alarm panels in facilities and on ships
- Fire protection systems
Service of fire detection and suppression systems, including sprinklers and extinguishing installations
Specialist installations
- Exhaust gas cleaning systems
Repair and maintenance of scrubber systems and related process automation on ships
- Energy management
Service of energy monitoring and management systems in facilities and on ships
Electronic equipment repair
- Equipment servicing
Repair of faulty electrical and electronic equipment, including printed circuit boards
- Reverse engineering
Repair of equipment without access to manufacturer documentation — reconstructing circuits and schematics
We service leading engine room systems
BWTS — Ballast water systems
- Alfa Laval PureBallast
- Erma First BWTS
- Desmi Ocean Guard
- Wärtsilä
OWS (15 ppm)
- Deckma (official representative)
ODME
- Brannstrom Cleantrack
- Jowa
- VAF Oilcon
- KSB Seil Seres
ACB — Air circuit breakers
- ABB
- Schneider Electric
- EATON
- Siemens
- Terasaki
- Klöckner-Moeller
PMS — Power management
- Deif
- Selco
- ABB
- Kongsberg
IAMS — Monitoring systems
- Kongsberg / Autronica
- Decca
- and others
AVR — Voltage regulators
- Emri
- Leroy Somer
- AVK Cosimat
- Stamford
- Caterpillar
We also provide service support for:
- Emergency power and lighting
- Fire protection systems
- Bow thruster automation
- Pump automation
We provide comprehensive service at the highest level — both in workshop conditions and directly at the client's site
PCB electronic board repair
We diagnose, repair and reconstruct printed circuit boards operating in engine room systems and industrial automation — even without manufacturer documentation
Our team of electronics engineers uses reverse engineering methods to repair printed circuit boards of all kinds. We step in where standard service would simply replace the whole module — reconstructing damaged sections, designing replacements and building dedicated test rigs
Prefabrication and repair of electronic circuits
Circuit prefabrication
- Design
Detailed schematics and layouts of electronic circuits, tailored to the client's specific needs
- Assembly
Assembling components into finished circuits using modern technologies and tools
- Testing
Rigorous tests confirming the circuit's readiness to operate in demanding conditions
Circuit repair
- Diagnosis
Thorough testing and analysis of circuits using advanced diagnostic tools
- Repair
Replacement of damaged components, repair of soldered connections and firmware updates for microprocessor-based circuits
- Post-repair testing
Every repaired circuit goes through a full test cycle confirming correct operation
Systems and brands we service
Alarm and monitoring systems
- Kongsberg
- Autronica
- Nor Control
- SAM Electronics
- Lyngso Marine
Voltage regulators (AVR)
- Emri
- Leroy Somer
- AVK Cosimat
- Stamford
- Caterpillar
Engine and generator automation
- Wärtsilä
- MAN
- Scana
- SAM
- AEG
Breakers, control, protection
- Siemens
- ABB
- Alfa Laval
Fire protection systems
- Kidde Fire Protection Graviner
From ships to industrial plants
In the marine industry we repair control and automation systems on ships, ensuring reliable operation even in the toughest conditions. Onshore, we service a wide range of industrial installations — from simple control systems to advanced process automation
Design and manufacturing of power and control switchboards
We manufacture switchboards tailored to classification requirements and individual client needs — for both marine and onshore facilities
Delivery covers the full cycle: from design and prefabrication, through equipment supply and on-site assembly, to programming of controllers and operator panels
- Design of control and power switchboards
- Prefabrication of control cabinets for the onshore and marine markets
- On-site installation and commissioning of switchboards
- Supply of automation components and switchboard equipment
- Programming of PLC controllers and HMI operator panels
Experience proven by years of cooperation
We have extensive experience building switchboards for the marine and industrial markets, proven by years of cooperation with shipowners and the technical departments of marine agencies. We specialize in producing non-standard solutions — primarily projects involving the modification of automation system functionality
Retrofits and custom solutions
We take on non-standard problems — often specific to a particular vessel. Our crew's experience lets us run projects comprehensively, from concept to implementation and handover in working order
Marel offers comprehensive delivery of automation system design and rebuild projects, covering electrical, mechanical and programming work. We treat every project individually — selecting solutions and components to match the vessel's specific constraints and the shipowner's expectations
How we run a dedicated project
- 01
Needs analysis
Site visit, consultations with the shipowner and technical team, assessment of existing systems
- 02
Preliminary design
Solution concept with technical variants and a preliminary cost estimate
- 03
Detailed design
Technical documentation ready for execution — schematics, working drawings, bill of materials
- 04
Execution
Full execution of electrical, mechanical and programming work — including in port and at-sea conditions
- 05
Acceptance and commissioning
Carrying out tests, acceptance and commissioning of the system under actual operating conditions
- 06
After-sales support
Warranty support, documentation and long-term service care for the implemented solution
The skills and experience of our crew mean we can run non-standard projects comprehensively — from the first technical conversation to a fully working system handed over to the shipowner
Need a quote or a consultation?
We respond quickly — the first technical consultation is free