The Color Touch Screen Control Panel replaces the standard MultiSea II control panel as the user interface to the stabilizer. This panel is efficient, attractive, functional and flexible and features a number of direct-touch screens including MENU, PLOT, FINS, SYSTEM, ALARMS and more. Working through a programmable logic controller (PLC), the touch screen control panel expands the capability of the MultiSea II system beyond its standard features to control and monitor its function and to make more information easily available to the operator. Expanded system monitoring and functional control can be accommodated if desired.