At Hose-McCann, we deliver end-to-end communications engineering solutions that meet the demanding requirements of modern naval, commercial, and industrial platforms. With decades of proven performance and a legacy of innovation, we provide the technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and program support needed to ensure every system we manufacture, or supply operates with reliability, clarity, and security.
Our engineering and design team plays a crucial role in the successful integration of the Hose-McCann Interior Communications Platform (ICP). We ensure each system is engineered to meet mission requirements, regulatory standards, and shipyard integration needs.
Our services include:
- Full ICP/XCP system layout and integration support
- Identification and placement of distributed speakers, visual indicators, microphone control stations, DTS terminals, and equipment racks
- Optimization of system architecture to reduce cable routing and installation costs
- Customization of commercial product configurations for every application
- Integration directly onto ship’s General Arrangement (GA) drawings
- Compliance with ABS, USCG, Navy, and project-specific requirements
We provide a complete, compliant integrated interior communications design—purpose-built for durability, clarity, and lifecycle efficiency.
Hose-McCann supports both Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) and non-GFE exterior communication systems with a comprehensive turnkey engineering approach.
Our capabilities include:
- Full system layout and integration support
- Scalable system architecture analysis and design recommendations
- Multi-level security compliant designs
- Shipboard electrical, functional, and installation drawings
- Installation and testing designs aligned with program turnkey requirements
- Space, Weight, and Power (SWaP) documentation
- Cable terminations and installation control drawings
- System integration in accordance with project-provided specifications or GFI
Our team enables the shipyard to properly plan and execute every detail of the installation, including:
- Equipment selections
- Compartment layouts
- Grounding and bonding; including TEMPEST
- Cable routing and power allocation
- Support to antenna locations and radiation patterns
Cybersecurity is embedded in every Hose-McCann communications system—from architecture to implementation.
Our cybersecurity capabilities include:
- ICP/XCP systems engineered with core security principles
- Protection of mission-critical communications
- Hardening against modern cyber threats
- Compliance with federal and defense security requirements
- Continuous evolutions to combat the latest cybersecurity risks and threats
Our team includes CISSP-certified and CompTIA Security+ professionals, ensuring every system is designed and supported using industry best practices and secure configurations.
Hose-McCann provides full-lifecycle support across all project phases:
- On-site installation and integration support
- Technical troubleshooting and system validation
- Factory and shipboard testing support
- Program management for coordination, documentation, configuration control, and schedule adherence
Our program managers and technical staff work directly with shipyards and customers to support successful, compliant, on-time project execution.
To ensure your crew, technicians, and engineering personnel can operate and maintain Hose-McCann systems with confidence, we offer comprehensive training programs tailored to your platform and mission requirements.
Training offerings include:
- ICP and XCP Communications System Training
- System architecture and component overview
- Hands-on operation and troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance and inspection procedures
- Configuration management and software interface training
Training can be delivered onboard, on-site at your facility, or at Hose-McCann’s technical training center, with customized sessions available for shipyard teams, operators, and maintenance personnel.
From engineering and cybersecurity to training and technical support, Hose-McCann provides the comprehensive services necessary to deliver fully integrated, compliant, mission-ready, and scalable commercial communication systems.