Bridge Equipment

Advanced radar, ECDIS, VDR, and other bridge technologies certified for global maritime operations.

Navigation System

  • Global Positioning System (GPS / GNSS)

    GPS (Global Positioning System) is the United States-operated satellite navigation system, while GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is the general umbrella term for all global and regional satellite constellations that provide positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services

  • Radar Systems (Radar / ARPA)

    Marine navigation system that combines traditional radio detection with computer tracking to prevent collisions at sea

  • Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

    Advanced computer-based navigation system used on ships. It replaces traditional paper nautical charts with official digital maps to help crews steer safely

  • Automatic Identification System (AIS)

    An automated marine tracking and communications technology that lets ships and shore stations share real-time navigation and identity data via VHF radio

  • Gyrocompass

    Non-magnetic navigational instrument used on ships to find true geographic north automatically

  • Magnetic Compass

    Essential navigational instrument that uses the Earth's natural magnetic field to show a ship's heading relative to magnetic north

  • Autopilot Systems

    Electronic steering setup that automatically guides a boat along a set course. It keeps the vessel on track without requiring constant manual control of the wheel

  • Steering Gear

    The heavy machinery system on a ship that converts control signals from the bridge into the massive physical force needed to turn the rudder and change the vessel's course

  • Speed Log (Doppler / EM)

    Navigational instruments used on ships to measure a vessel's speed and distance traveled through the water or relative to the seabed

  • Echo Sounder

    Electronic sonar device used on ships and boats to measure the depth of the water beneath the keel

  • Wind Speed and Direction Sensors

    Specialized maritime instruments mounted on a vessel's masthead or superstructure to measure real-time apparent wind velocity and relative angles

  • Course Recorder

    Bridge instrument that automatically creates a continuous, time-scaled graphical plot of a ship's heading

  • Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

    Specialized maritime "black box" system installed on ships to continuously log navigation, sensor, and audio data for accident investigations

  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

    Automatic safety system installed on ship bridges to monitor the alertness of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and prevent marine accidents

  • Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)

    Global satellite-based system used to track and identify ships at sea

  • Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)

    Covert satellite-based security alarm used to signal threats like piracy or terrorism without alerting attackers

Communication System

  • Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

    International safety and communication network that uses satellite and radio technology to automate emergency alerts for ships at sea

  • Very High Frequency Radio (VHF / DSC)

    Two-way marine radio that includes Digital Selective Calling (DSC) technology. It combines standard voice communication with automated digital messaging to improve safety and ease of contact on the water

  • Medium Frequency Radio (MF / HF)

    Specialized two-way radio communication system used by ships to talk over long distances across oceans

  • Satellite Communication (Inmarsat)

    Global satellite communication network and service provider dedicated to the shipping and maritime industries. it delivers vital voice, data, and safety communications to vessels across the world's oceans

  • Satellite Communications Network (Iridium)

    Satellite communication and safety services provided by Iridium Communications for boats, ships, and offshore operations anywhere on Earth

  • Navigational Telex (NAVTEX)

    automated international radio system that sends vital safety information, weather forecasts, and navigational warnings directly to ships at sea

  • Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

    Portable, battery-powered safety device used on marine vessels to transmit emergency distress signals to search-and-rescue authorities

  • Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

    Waterproof emergency device used at sea to help rescue teams find distressed ships or life rafts

  • Two-Way VHF Radios

    Dedicated communication device used on watercraft to send and receive voice signals over designated international maritime frequencies (156 to 174 MHz)

  • Radio Survey

    Formal inspection and test of a ship's communication, navigation, and safety equipment to prove it works properly and follows international rules

Monitoring & Alarm Systems

  • Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm (BNWAS)

    Automatic safety system installed on ship bridges to monitor the alertness of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and prevent marine accidents

  • Fire Detection Panel

    The central control unit that monitors and manages all fire safety and alarm equipment aboard a ship, offshore platform, or boat

  • General Alarm System

    Emergency warning network on a ship or offshore structure that alerts the crew and passengers to serious dangers like a fire, collision, grounding, or flooding

  • Watertight Door Indicator

    Visual and acoustic monitoring system that shows whether a ship's watertight doors are open or closed

  • Bilge & Tank Monitoring

    Automated setup used on boats and ships to track liquid levels, pump activity, and fluid conditions in real time

  • Engine Room Alarm Repeater

    Secondary display and sounder unit on a ship that copies and re-broadcasts alerts from the main Engine Room Alarm System to remote locations

Display & Control

  • Conning Display

    centralized digital screen on a ship's bridge that consolidates real-time navigational data and mechanical status into a single dashboard

  • Multifunction Displays (MFD)

    Centralized electronic screen that serves as the command-and-control dashboard on a boat

  • Bridge Consoles

    The central command and control station located on a ship's bridge (the wheelhouse) where the captain or Officer of the Watch manages navigation, steering, propulsion, and communication

  • Chart Table Systems

    Dedicated work surface and navigation station on a ship or boat used for reading, plotting, and storing paper nautical charts and navigation logs

  • Remote Control Panels

    Auxiliary interface or handheld device used to monitor and operate a boat or ship's onboard systems from a distance rather than standing at the main helm or engine room console

Nautical Charts & Publications

  • Admiralty Paper Charts

    Official, highly detailed nautical maps printed on specialized wet-strength paper by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to help mariners navigate the world's oceans safely

  • Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)

    Official, standardized digital vector database used for marine navigation and safety

  • Raster Navigational Charts (RNC)

    Digital, georeferenced image of an official paper nautical chart

  • Sailing Directions (Pilot Books or Pilots)

    Official nautical reference books that provide detailed, descriptive information about coastlines, harbors, port approaches, and coastal navigation

  • List of Lights

    Official nautical publication that gives detailed descriptions of lighthouses, light vessels, buoys, beacons, fog signals, and other aids to maritime navigation

  • Notices to Mariners (NtM or NOTMAR)

    Official periodic publications issued by national hydrographic and maritime authorities to provide safety-critical updates for nautical charts and publications

  • Tide Tables

    Official data lists that show the exact times and heights of daily high and low tides for specific coastal locations

  • Nautical Almanac

    Official yearly book of astronomical data that helps sailors find their ship's exact location on the ocean using the stars and sun