GDFS Essequibo

Modernization of control and supervision systems

Originally commissioned by the British Navy in 1985 and sold to a South American country in 2001, the GDFS Essequibo patrol ship has had its control and supervision systems upgraded using Altus’s advanced products and solutions.

Control and supervision system for the GDFS Essequibo

The modernization, carried out by a Rio de Janeiro-based company, involves extensive upgrades to the control systems for the ship’s crane, propulsion (main engines and propellers), auxiliary machinery, and emergency generator—systems that are critical to the vessel’s overall operation.

For this project, Altus provided two of its flagship products: the Nexto Series programmable controllers and the SCADA/HMI BluePlant software. These modern, high-performance controllers use state-of-the-art technology to ensure reliability and connectivity, meeting the standards set by leading global certification bodies.
CLP Nexto

Nexto PLC

Nexto PLCs handle data collection, processing, communication, and the operation of the plant’s devices

Supervisão Remota

Remote Supervision

Reduced human risks in local operations and optimized response times during emergencies

Informações Centralizadas

Centralized Information

The system also enhances the centralization of all data related to resource use

Diagnóstico Rápido

Rapid Diagnostics

Enables quick identification of equipment and troubleshooting within the GDFS Essequibo’s Predictive Maintenance System