PROJECT
HELLENIC NAVY FAST ATTACK
IPMS REPLACEMENT
CRS has upgraded the Power and Propulsion automation systems (MCCMS) for the Hellenic Navy’s seven Fast Attack vessels.
There were some unique points to this project. Primarily the vessels had to be out of commission for the shortest possible time during the MCCMS replacement process, secondly the system should not deviate too far from the original layouts so as to require an increased training regime upon the transfer to the new system.
While implementing such upgrades we often need to map existing ship functions to our standard library solutions to replicate the original systems. As we undertook this process we found that it was possible to access much more data that was originally displayed so we worked with the client to develop many new displays tailored to the ships operational and maintenance needs.
CRS also developed an Engineering Development System by working closely with our client to provide a system for long term support and upgrades. We developed this system, in conjunction with our own internal simulator, to replicate the ship electrical and propulsion operations. This vastly improved the quality of Factory Acceptance Testing and unsured the migration process was able to be streamlined to several days rather than weeks.
PROJECT
Moonlight II
CRS has been supporting Burgess Yachts and Moonlight II since 2020. This support has been in the form of ship visits to carryout service support, obsolescence studies, equipment supply, and hardware replacement.
CRS is currently in the process of replacing the current VTAS system solution. This system is obsolete; therefore, we are replacing it with a system that provides the client with a good mix of long-term supportability as well as simplified maintenance. As part of this upgrade, CRS is also installing a dedicated remote B&R gateway solution, which is IEC 62443-4-1 and IEC 62443-3-3 compliant to provide remote access capability when requested.
During this upgrade, CRS will be using our expertise to upgrade the display solution and improve the operational aspects, as well as providing access to a much richer maintenance data set.
As with all our projects, our aim is to empower our clients to look after their own systems by presenting information in a clear, concise fashion while providing a means to call on remote support when needed.
PROJECT
Scottish Fisheries Protection Vessels
CRS has been supporting the Scottish Government's Fisheries Protection vessels, MPV Hirt, MPV Jura, and MPV Mina for several years. CRS has recently had our service contract renewed, and we will be supporting these vessels for several years into the future.
This service contract involves several ship visits as well as ad-hoc support and parts supply. As this client is primarily at sea, CRS has a rapid response process in place to ensure they are supported whenever issues arise.
PROJECT
Type 23 Upgrade
CRS has provided support to Rolls-Royce for the Royal Navy’s Type 23 MCAS upgrade projects. This includes MEPS and MCAS application modifications, Graphic updates (HMI) and Reference Test Facility support.
Many of the CRS project team was responsible for implementing the original software design and implementation (whilst employed by RR) and has since continued to provide remote and on-site support.
CRS has also provided support to Rolls-Royce on the Type 23 Systems not undergoing the MCAS upgrade in the form of modifications to the existing CORAL66 applications (including MEPS) as well as modifications to the user interface using the SL-GMS graphic development package.
PROJECT
Sandown Minehunter Service Support
CRS has been supporting the Sandown project for several years. This is primarily in the form of the Sandown Trainer in HMS Sultan under our Raytheon contract, although we have also been providing further support to ABB and UK Docks for studies, equipment removal, and technical support.
PROJECT
Type 23 Procedural Trainer
CRS has a long-term support and maintenance contract with Raytheon for the support of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 Procedural Trainer (simulation). This includes contracted and ad-hoc support on all trainer hardware including simulation modifications as well as hardware support where required.
CRS upgraded the Type 23 Procedural Trainer under a Rolls-Royce contract in 2020. This involved redesigning several disparate interfaces and integrating functions from several software packages. During this upgrade we also worked with Rolls-Royce to provide a means of interfacing the upgrade simulation applications with the Rolls-Royce VTAS system.
CRS had to configure this system, so it was able to be used by groups on pre-PGMU variants of the Type 23 Frigates as well as those that had undergone the PGMU modifications. CRS approached this with a unique magnet panel plate arrangement as well as a single key switch to transition the system from pre-PGMU to PGMU systems and the reverse.
Due to the number of bespoke functions this system was designed in the Visual Studio environment. This was used for the migration of the simulation applications as well as the interface management into the Rolls-Royce VTAS package.