Johnson Controls is a global leader in cooling and refrigeration solutions for cruise ships & ferries

For more than half a century, Johnson Controls has been recognised as the industry leader in cooling and refrigeration solutions for use aboard cruise vessels and ferries. Our systems and equipment have been installed on nearly 500 passenger vessels including over 1,300 water chiller installations for accommodation air conditioning and over 150 refrigeration installations for provision stores.

Making Ship Construction and Operation More Efficient

Our mission is to understand, inspire and enable our customers in satisfying all their HVAC and refrigeration requirements on passenger vessels. Johnson Controls strives to be the preferred partner of ship builders and ship owners alike by guaranteeing the quality, innovation and reliability of the solutions that we supply. Our solid marine expertise helps us to tailor our technical solutions for each project in order to to exceed the demands of every customer.

Sustainable Solutions Every Time

We offer a full range of HVAC chillers and HVAC systems for cruise and other passenger vessels, refrigeration systems for provision stores, galleys, technical spaces and ice rinks, as well as refrigeration solutions for custom projects. All installations are tailored to the applicable application, rules and regulations. For provision plants, we supply both well-proven HFC units and modern CO2 technologies as per the latest regulations. In addition, we also provide absorption chillers which save cost and improve the vessel's carbon footprint by reclaiming waste heat. 

Products and Solutions

Johnson Controls provide state-of-the-art technology and optimised solutions to ensure reliable and efficient day-to-day operations.

Our solutions encompass some of the most energy efficient systems on the market which helps to reduce CO2 emissions and reduce running costs. 

The green credentials of our proven HVAC&R technologies promote our customers' reputations with both investors and consumers as the marketplace becomes increasingly environmentally aware.

Key Solutions for Cruise Ship and Ferry Applications Include:

  • Full range of marine centrifugal and screw chillers
  • Variable geometry diffusers and OptiSound controls for centrifugal chillers
  • Magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers
  • Absorption chillers
  • Variable speed drives
  • Refrigeration systems and equipment for provision stores, technical spaces & ice rinks
  • Air distribution & refrigeration systems and equipment for cargo spaces
  • HFC and CO2 technologies
  • Application and ship integration expertise and engineering
  • Radar remote monitoring system
  • HVAC systems including hardware and equipment associated with an AC system
  • Specialist design, planning and heat-load calculation services to ensure a successful and profitable operation
Black and white painted ship on the sea

Superior Technology for the Best Protection

Johnson Controls have been supplying HVAC equipment into maritime vessels of all types for over 130 years. Our brand portfolio covers SABROE, YORK, Frick & Stal within HVAC&R systems, together with world-class fire and security solutions previously supplied under the Tyco brand name.

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