MSC Cruises HVAC Monitoring with GENESIS64 SCADA System

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MSC Cruises HVAC Monitoring with GENESIS64 SCADA System

Case study of MSC Meraviglia cruise ship using ICONICS GENESIS64 for HVAC control across 450 fans, 820 sensors and 1,000 actuators.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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MSC Cruises implemented GENESIS64 HMI/SCADA software on the MSC Meraviglia to monitor and control ship-wide HVAC systems. The system manages 6,000 physical I/O points and 15,000 communications I/O points connected to over 100 SAIA Burgess PLCs. Operators use web-connected touchpads to adjust temperatures in cabins, public spaces, galleys, and technical areas.

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GENESIS64 controls HVAC for 5,714-passenger cruise ship with 450 fans and 820 sensors

System integrates 6,000 physical I/O points and 15,000 communications I/O points

Web-based interface enables remote monitoring and temperature adjustment via touchpads

Connected to over 100 SAIA Burgess PLCs through Kepware OPC Server

Covers passenger cabins, public areas, galleys, stairways, pools, and wheelhouse

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