Becker offers automated material handling systems for provisions and luggage handling on ferries, mega yachts, cruise vessels, inland navigation, automated floating warehouses as well as for provisions and ammunition handling for aircraft carriers and auxiliary ships.
The Automated Material Handling AMH system consists of well-proven and tested components adapted to the special requirements for shipboard use. Its dedicated computer controlled software and machinery systems enable compact storage of a wide variety of goods allowing an associated reduction in crewing requirements. With this automisation the number of employees can be reduced. The control of stored goods and the automatic monitoring of expiry dates of perishables are improved. The hygienic standard is greatly improved. The risk of damage or theft is considerably reduced. The system can also be operated in rooms with reduced oxygen (Controlled Atmosphere) which improving the storage options for fruits and vegetables and reducing the danger of fire.
The system is tailored to individual ship designs in order to achieve an optimal design and space utilisation.
Advantages for all types of ships:
Compact storage
Online inventory
On-time delivery
Reduced crew
More space capacity
Multi-depth storage aisles
Storage aisles without conveyors
Can be individually designed for different aisle heights and widths
Safe use also in deep freeze environments (down to - 30°C)
In-house software development
Fast loading, fully automated storage and retrieval
