Anschütz supplies navigation systems for 3 multi-purpose vessels built in Germany

Anschütz has been awarded the contract to supply Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (INBS) for three innovative multipurpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) at the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard. The first of these, the Scharhörn, has successfully completed a series of sea trials and is nearing delivery.

Anschütz equips these sophisticated ships with state-of-the-art SYNAPSIS INBS technology. SYNAPSIS offers a high level of integration and automation, providing the crew with clear and precise information about the maritime environment to support safe navigation, manoeuvring and vessel operation.

“SYNAPSIS is an efficient, standardised integrated navigation system that we can customise to meet specific customer requirements. Its modular architecture ensures straightforward and secure integration at all times, enabling perfect adaptation to the wide range of operations carried out by these ships,” said Philip Kankelfitz, Head of Commercial Sales at Anschütz. "We are thrilled to be involved in this ambitious project and confident that SYNAPSIS will exceed expectations in terms of reliability and functionality."

The delivery includes six SYNAPSIS NX multifunctional workstations, a highly precise autopilot system, and a comprehensive suite of navigation sensors. It also features a dynamic positioning system with a motion sensor providing individual roll and pitch data on the control display, an oil spill detection system integrated with radar via the CAT240 Asterix interface, and an interface to the sonar system. Together, these advanced features ensure precise and safe navigation and ship handling. An additional ECDIS is also available for planning purposes.

This comprehensive, high-quality bridge equipment meets the demanding requirements of the planned operations. These vessels are designed to carry out a wide range of tasks, including maintaining sea marks, water policing, pollution control, firefighting, emergency response, and the deployment of hydroacoustic equipment.