Technology Demonstrator Conversion
Marine
Project details
Conversion and upgrade engineering of a high-speed surface vessel to expand the capabilities of the Marine Electric Propulsion Simulation Laboratory and prove hybrid propulsion technology.
Ockerman Automation Consulting, Inc.
Advancing the State of Hybrid and Electric Marine Vehicles
About the firm
Ockerman Automation Consulting, Inc. specializes in applying a holistic design methodology to the construction, system integration, and evaluation of advanced hybrid and electric marine vessels. It designs, engineers, and integrates bespoke solutions for propulsion, electrical, and automation systems. The practice also designs and builds custom switchboards, bridge consoles, ECR panels, and drive cabinets in-house, and operates dedicated research facilities for marine electric propulsion simulation and virtual reality ship design.
- Firm type
- Marine Engineering · Naval Architecture · Electrical Engineering · Automation & Controls · Mechanical Engineering
Capabilities
Automation and Electrical Engineering
Service websiteElectrical engineering, automation, programming, design, manufacturing, and integration for marine vessels, with a focus on hybrid and electric systems.
- Bridge Console Design and Programming
- Power Distribution System Design
- Hybrid and Electric Propulsion System Integration
- Energy Storage System (ESS) Design and Integration
Marine Engineering
Service websiteIntegration of advanced shipboard technologies and systems, including electric-drive systems and energy storage. Support is also provided for traditional machinery arrangements, auxiliary systems, and propulsion and steering design.
Naval Architecture
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Weight Estimation
Support includes Weight estimation.
- Stability
Support includes stability.
- Structural Design
Support includes structural design.
- Hydrodynamic Design
Support includes hydrodynamic design.
- Speed
Support includes speed.
- Power Predictions
Support includes power predictions.
- Energy Storage Sizing
Support includes energy storage sizing.
- Supplemented By Model Tests
Support includes supplemented by model tests.
- Sea Trials
Support includes sea trials.
- Inclining Experiments
Support includes inclining experiments.
- Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks
Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Manufacturing
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- In-house Custom Manufacturing Of Switchboards
Support includes In-house custom manufacturing of switchboards.
- Bridge Consoles
Support includes bridge consoles.
- ECR Panels
Support includes ECR panels.
- Drive Cabinets Utilizing CNC Formed T6 Machined Aluminum
Support includes drive cabinets utilizing CNC formed T6 machined aluminum.
- Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks
Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Research and Development
Service websiteActive R&D initiatives exploring marine electric propulsion, advanced energy storage, autonomous systems, and digital shipbuilding across specialized laboratories.
- Marine Electric Propulsion Simulation (MEPS Lab)
A collaborative lab offering hybrid technology development and simulation for commercial and naval vessels, as well as workforce training to address naval engineering gaps.
- Hybrid Propulsion Lab
R&D facility utilizing machinery-in-the-loop approaches to capture real-time losses in propulsion simulation.
- Virtual Reality (VR) Ship Design Lab
An immersive VR space facilitating digital shipbuilding, virtual vessel design reviews, and real-time design iterations with CAD engineers and vessel operators.
Industries
Marine · Defense · Transportation · Renewable Energy · Research Facilities