Vard Electro signs contract with Lloyd Werft for conversion project
31.10.2025 10:00:00 CET | Vard Group | Press release
Vard Electro, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri-owned Vard Group, has signed an agreement with the German shipyard Lloyd Werft for the delivery of complete automation and power management systems to a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) currently being converted into a Research Vessel.
The scope of supply covers the removal of the vessel’s existing automation systems, replacing it with Vard Electro’s advanced SeaQ Integrated Automation System (IAS) and SeaQ Power Management System (PMS), ensuring a future-ready platform for vessel operations. The upgrade includes new control cabinets and modern power management units, forming the foundation for the vessel’s upgraded electrical and automation systems.
As part of the delivery, the new SeaQ systems will be seamlessly integrated with the vessel’s existing onboard equipment, creating a unified and user-friendly setup that supports safe operations and efficient energy management.
The SeaQ Power Management System will contribute to optimized energy efficiency, improved load control, and enhanced operational reliability, forming a solid foundation for the vessel’s new role as a Research Vessel.
- We are proud to support Lloyd Werft in this high-end conversion project and look forward to contributing to a successful transformation of the vessel, says Francisco Lima, VP Retrofit & service in Vard Electro.
- This project highlights Vard Electro’s core strength as a system integrator – combining our turnkey delivery capabilities with proven SeaQ technology to modernize and extend vessel performance.
The work will be carried out at Lloyd Werft in Germany, a shipyard widely recognized for its high-quality repair, refit, and conversion projects within the cruise and luxury yacht segments. The project is planned to be completed in Q2 2026.
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About Vard Electro
Vard Electro is an international supplier and integrator of marine electrical systems, and a subsidiary of the Fincantieri owned Vard Group. The company provides flexible turnkey solutions covering design, engineering, installation, and lifetime services. Through the in-house developed brand SeaQ, Vard Electro offers a portfolio of modular and integrated solutions within electrical power, automation and control, navigation, remote operations, and communication, developed in collaboration with shipowners and operators to support reliable, and efficient vessel operations. Headquartered in Norway, Vard Electro has facilities and service hubs worldwide.
Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A, a wholly owned subsidiary of FINCANTIERI S.p.A. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, is majority shareholder of VARD with around 98 % of the shares. FINCANTIERI is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, and a global leader in cruise ship design and reference player in all high-tech shipbuilding industry sectors. With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, the Group today has a production network of 18 shipyards operating in four continents and over 20,000 employees.
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