Maritime

From open-ocean towing to harbor-side logistics, the presence of durable, accurate, and real-time monitoring solutions is critical to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Rugged Controls supports maritime operations with precision-engineered systems for measuring line tension, speed, and payout, as well as performance feedback and total system loads.

Our solutions are deployed across a wide range of vessel types and portside infrastructure, including tugboats, dredgers, commercial fishing vessels, and terminal cranes. Whether monitoring mooring line forces during dynamic positioning, logging bollard pull during tug testing, or providing winch data during gear deployment, our systems deliver the information operators need to make informed, on-the-spot decisions.

Our offerings of Programmable Controllers, Running Line Tensiometers, Load Cells, and Smart Shackles are specifically designed to withstand marine environments, from salt spray and heavy seas to hydraulic shock and mechanical vibration. With plug-and-play integration and optional software packages for data logging, remote visualization, and diagnostics, Rugged Controls empowers maritime professionals to operate with complete operational insight.