Marine

Leisure Yachts, Workboats & Commercial Vessels

Adapting to a Low Energy and Zero-Emission Regulatory Future

Low-carbon propulsion, automation, AI, IoT, digital services, and connected systems are bringing unprecedented transformation to many industry sectors, including maritime.

Whether it’s converting a diesel engine to an emission compliant system, remote docking, new satellite services or low power digital switching – a new dawn of emerging technology is making its way to the marine industry.

LinearLab is committed to providing these innovations and technologies to support a more sustainable product and service whilst not compromising on performance or safety.

Our expertise is applicable to a wide range of marine vessels and projects, including: leisure yachts, work boats, super yachts, autonomous vehicles, new builds, upgrades, and refits.

Supporting the development of both the conventional and the unconventional

Marine Net Zero – Specialist Areas

Marine vessels of all types will be required to reduce their environmental footprint in order to meet new regulations, local & international policies and commitments to stakeholders.

The magnitude of the task to implement low-carbon and energy-saving technology at the scale and pace required to comply with these policies cannot be underestimated. Unlike automotive and to some extent the development of eVTOL’s in aerospace, marine vessels have no easy offramp or support ‘plug in’ network available at sea. They must support themselves once they depart the dock or harbor. This poses a variety of unique design and engineering challenges.

LinearLab specializes in overcoming these types of challenges and have done so many times before. We have extensive research, design, and implementation experience in the following areas:

Hydrogen and Electric Propulsion Systems
Extended Range System for Electric Propulsion
Low Emission Power Generation/Charging Systems
Energy-Saving Devices
Energy Dense Battery Systems

Generic Project Services

Our interdisciplinary design and engineering team provide agile hands-on solutions and consultation services to cover the full life cycle of a project:

Project requirements capture
System design and architecture
Installation and Testing
Systems Commissioning
Calibration
Electrical, electronic fault finding
System survey and inspection

Standard Marine Products & Services

Control Systems

We are experts in the design & development of control actuation systems. Our broad engineering capabilities combine system, software, electrical, and mechanical design expertise with comprehensive program management and a broad range of life-cycle support services.

Advanced application examples:

Hydro foil & underwater appendage control
Adaptive roll & pitch dynamic control
Directed energy management
Various Electro & Hydro Actuator Control Mechanisms

Standard application examples:

Sailing hydraulics & Rigging
Super yacht tender launch systems
Engine controls

Remote Systems Management

Thanks to novel satellite and cellular technology, system level remote control & monitoring is now available to marine applications. It unlocks a host of new capabilities to interact with the vessels central nervous system from thousands of miles away.

Through our experience working with UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Technologies) and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) systems, we can define the exact technical standards to ensure optimal interoperability between vessel and remote operations.

The primary stakeholders for this type of service include but are not limited to:

Marine cargo & payload management companies
General onboard system suppliers
Race management
Work boats & fleet supervisors
Ship builders
New Low Carbon Vessel Prototype Suppliers

Battery Systems

The transformation of the automotive industry and the transition to electric vehicles and distributed propulsion has pushed energy technology to a point which can help unlock a new eMarine range. However, marine applications have distinct energy requirements that vary greatly depending on vessel specification and its operating environment.

We collaborate with vessel builders and battery suppliers to deliver the optimal energy system to our marine customers.

Instrumentation Systems

Powerful, flexible, and reliable networked systems. Fully customisable measurement and logging strategies and unlimited sensor input/output processing. N2K, CAN, Ethernet, Serial, and all industry standard communication protocols are supported.

Digital Power Distribution

Replace traditional electromechanical switches & circuit breakers with digitally controlled programmable modules. Significantly improve equipment protection, reduce cabling size, weight, and number of unsightly control/UI panels.

Satellite Communications

An unprecedented demand for data and breakthrough satellite technology means vessels of all types and sizes can access high-speed, low-latency internet. Easy to install hardware, small footprint, low power, and lightweight specification unlocks a new marine specific digital ecosystem for always-on communications and IoT-powered solutions.

Autopilots

Course computers, integrated nav data systems, networked sensor feedback, mechanical drive systems and custom sailing algorithms and steering modes. Our autopilot solutions have been proven on a wide range of sailing and motor driven vessels and in the toughest conditions.

Camera Systems

Novel cameras with integrated image processing using AI vision technology provide real-time detection of floating objects that escape conventional systems like AIS or Radar: floating obstacles, markers/buoys, inflatables, and persons overboard etc.

FLIR thermal imagining sets new standard for marine navigation and situational awareness. Providing clear vision in total darkness, ability to see through solar glare, and through light fog and smoke.

Interior and exterior CCTV solutions for an onboard video 24/7 monitoring system with remote access capability.