Vessel power monitoring
Continuous logging of onboard power systems.
Marine & Ship Electronics
Ship power monitoring, bearing and weight monitoring, wave-height sensor nodes and rugged marine electronics systems.
Overview
What this service covers
Rugged monitoring and telemetry electronics for vessels and offshore installations, where salt air, vibration and inconsistent connectivity are part of the design brief rather than an afterthought.
Client Problems
Problems this service solves
- Consumer-grade electronics fail from corrosion or vibration at sea.
- Power, bearing or weight readings still require someone to check a gauge manually.
- Wave-height or environmental data needs to be logged remotely.
- Connectivity onboard or offshore is unreliable for standard cellular- or Wi-Fi-based telemetry.
Capabilities
What we do
- Ship power monitoring systems
- Bearing and weight monitoring nodes
- Wave-height sensor nodes
- Rugged, moisture-resistant enclosure and PCB design
- Remote marine data logging
- LoRa/RF links for offshore telemetry where cellular coverage is unreliable
Technologies
Tools & platforms
ESP32/STM32-based nodes with conformal-coated PCBs, LoRa/RF radios for offshore links, and marine-appropriate connectors and enclosures.
ESP32 / STM32LoRa / RFConformal-coated PCBs
Development Process
How we approach a marine project
- 01Environment review
Understand the vessel/site conditions and connectivity constraints.
- 02Sensor & enclosure selection
Choose hardware rated for the marine environment.
- 03Hardware & firmware build
Build and bench-test the monitoring node.
- 04Validation
Test on-site or dockside before final deployment.
Deliverables
What you receive
- Hardware design files
- Firmware source code
- Sensor calibration notes
- Deployment and wiring documentation
Testing & Validation
How marine hardware gets validated
Sensor nodes are bench-tested for accuracy before enclosure assembly, then checked again once sealed, since a connector or gasket done badly is a common way for a good sensor to give bad readings. Where a LoRa/RF link is part of the design, range and reliability are checked under conditions close to the deployment site, and dockside or on-site validation happens before a node is considered ready to leave unattended.
Applications
Where this is used
Offshore structural monitoring
Bearing and weight sensor nodes for offshore structures.
Marine environmental sensing
Wave-height and environmental data logging.
Related Services
Often paired with
RF, LoRa & Satellite Communication
Long-range links for sites with no reliable connectivity.
Industrial Automation Systems
Sensor monitoring and control patterns shared with shipboard systems.
PCB Design
Ruggedised boards for the marine environment.
Want more background first? Read Marine Monitoring Electronics.
How We Can Help
How PAK-EL LAB Can Help
If a vessel or offshore site needs monitoring that survives the environment instead of failing within a season, we can take on the sensor node, enclosure and connectivity design together, or focus on the part you don't already have in-house. Scope, deliverables, schedule and quotation are confirmed once we understand the site conditions and what's being monitored — corrosion exposure, vibration and connectivity vary enough between vessels and sites that a generic estimate wouldn't be useful. We work with clients internationally and collaborate remotely as standard practice.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle unreliable connectivity offshore?
Where cellular or Wi-Fi coverage can't be trusted, we design around LoRa/RF links instead, with local data logging so readings aren't lost if a link drops.
Are the enclosures and PCBs protected against salt air and moisture?
Yes, conformal-coated PCBs and moisture-resistant, marine-appropriate enclosures and connectors are the default starting point for this work, not an upgrade option.
Can this integrate with a vessel's existing power or monitoring systems?
Yes, we review what's already on board and design the interface to fit alongside it rather than replace working systems unnecessarily.
Do you handle installation on the vessel, or just the electronics?
We design and build the electronics; on-vessel installation is typically handled by your team or installer, with wiring documentation to support it.
Discuss Your Marine Project
Tell us about the vessel or site and what needs monitoring.