The usability and modularity of the console were key considerations. With this in mind, the Vessel Information and Control product group teams from China and Finland began work on designing a bridge console especially for the demands of the Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) segment, where conditions are exacting and vibrations challenging. Product reliability and efficiency are two areas where customers are seeking enhanced standards for their crews. ABB created the solution ‘roadmap’, detailed in this article, with the aim of both enhancing user experience, developing automation competence and supporting marine business development.ĪBB delivers many consoles and subsystems, generating considerable customer feedback. Three pilot projects were initiated to develop the Bridge Systems concept. They believed ‘hundreds of console sets’ could be supplied annually to vessels. The team identified real market potential for a user-friendly solution capable of enhancing operational efficiency, and being flexible enough to be customised for a vessel type. In early 2014, ABB China partnered with SaierNico, a local leader in the design and manufacturing of marine switchboards and automation systems, to develop ABB’s Bridge Systems expertise.