Dutch yard orders complete bridge system

The Raytheon Anschütz system delivered by Alewijnse comprised X- and S-band radar, dual ECDIS, autopilot and gyrocompass. The outfit was completed with VDR, Alewijnse AIS and Thrane GMDSS. The newbuild is due to be handed over in November 2012.

Alewijnse says it received the order after a joint investigation into applicable systems on the market by Bodewes Shipyards and vessel owner Nescos Shipping .

“We have many years of experience in the design and supply of navigation and communication systems from many brands across all kinds of vessels,” stated Michiel Louwerse, Alewijnse navigation and communications manager. “Our recent partnership with Raytheon Anschütz allows us to offer a very high quality solution for all kinds of new build vessels, from feeders to workboats. The order to deliver the full bridge system for hull number 762 is another step forward in our mission to supply bridge systems in the Dutch market.”

Alewijnse will jointly provide service and maintenance with Raytheon Anschütz. Louwerse said: “At the beginning of 2011 we signed a service contract with Raytheon to become their preferred service partner within the Netherlands. This service obliges us to have experienced service engineers available as well as a large stock of spare parts so that ships can be serviced within tight time frames. We have this capacity available and we are part of the worldwide service network of Raytheon Anschütz. Both these factors make our total package very attractive for future ship owners as we can guarantee our knowledge and support to our clients with our worldwide service.”