The project originated from the need to address communication issues between the existing fire alarm system devices and other shipboard equipment. Additionally, several components of the original system had been discontinued by the manufacturer, leaving no replacement options other than a complete modernization.

The amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I is, to date, the largest multi-purpose military vessel ever built in Spain. Its design incorporates four mission profiles:

• Amphibious operations: Capable of transporting Marine Infantry forces for landing operations and providing support to onshore missions.
• Force projection: Able to transport forces from other branches of the military to different operational scenarios.
• Embarked aviation platform: Supporting strategic deployment of onboard aviation assets.
• Non-combat operations: Serving as a hospital ship, providing humanitarian aid, responding to disasters, and facilitating evacuations in crisis zones.

The system configuration was designed to protect the different spaces of the vessel while providing resilient monitoring through a routing structure connecting all system components, even in the event of hostile interference.

After a thorough analysis of the situation and consultation with MoD, the Minerva T-2000 was determined to be the most suitable solution. The system includes a MODBUS TCP/IP communication protocol to ensure interoperability with the ship’s Integrated Platform Control System (SICP).

The study, planning, preparation, and implementation phases are being successfully completed thanks to meticulous and coordinated teamwork across our commercial, technical department, procurement, administration, production departments, and the manufacturer.