Feature 3 | BRIDGE AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Raytheon Anschütz expands its range
Keeping up with technical developments of bridge and communication systems, Raytheon Anschütz has launched its latest products on the market.
says the German-based bridge systems’ company. Te three latest items launched on to the market are the NautoSteer AS steering control, an integrated bridge system and the NautoPilot 5000. Martin Richter, marketing manager,
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Raytheon Anschütz, points out “NautoSteer AS features developments that significantly add safety to the steering system. The steering control system is most critical
for safe ship
operations; failure in the systems can have dramatic consequences to life, ship and nature. Therefore, we have developed integrated safety features, but also concentrated on a standardised, easy to operate user interface to minimise the risk of handling errors.”
Intelligent bridge system Due to the demand of greater efficiency and ease of operation the latest bridge system from Raytheon Anschütz provides the user with functions that can be integrated intelligently and flexibly onto the system. Te bridge system has a developed modern integration platform which improves both the nautical and the economical operation of the ship through the integration of functions. Te platform makes it possible for integration and additional applications such as automation data indication, CCTV, DP system or load-and-ballast calculator, and also allows the system to be expanded in the future.
he latest launch of products from Raytheon Anschütz has been customer and safety driven,
The NautoPilot 5000. Richter describes the current complexity
of bridge systems: “It depends on the type of bridge system. In fact, driven by carriage requirements the ship’s bridge and related functions have become more complex. At the same time, the captain’s administrative workload has increased. Installation and of stand-alone equipment, that purely
Ease of use is top of the agenda for Raytheon Anschütz’s latest bridge system.
fulfils IMO and class requirements may be a cost-efficient decision for a newbuild budget, but not for a ship’s lifetime and operation costs. More integrated systems can add function to the bridge – this may result in less stress for the crew, this may simplify rotation in manning, but this also may help save hardware costs. Modern
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The Naval Architect March 2012
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