Debut Voyage of the Revolutionary Tamandaré-Class Frigate with SYNAPSIS
SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation and Bridge System Introduced for Brazil’s First Tamandaré-class Frigate
Anschütz has successfully delivered the SYNAPSIS Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS) tailored for the inaugural vessel in the Brazilian Navy’s advanced Tamandaré-class frigate program. The Tamandaré is the first of four ships constructed by SPE Águas Azuis at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, set to be incorporated early this year. This marks a significant achievement in Brazil’s naval shipbuilding advancements.
The Tamandaré-class frigate is engineered as a versatile multi-role ship, equipped for a wide array of operations that span maritime security, patrol missions, and support for joint international endeavors. Its design emphasizes optimal navigational performance, ensuring operational availability and maintaining situational awareness amid intricate maritime scenarios.
The SYNAPSIS INBS, specifically designed for this frigate, leverages standardised, globally recognized navigation technologies. This strategic choice promotes high reliability, simplifies maintenance, and guarantees operational readiness throughout the vessel’s lifespan.
This state-of-the-art system integrates multifunctional workstations, which encompass radar, electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS), conning panels, CCTV monitoring, a sophisticated steering control system featuring autopilot, and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). At the heart of the SYNAPSIS platform is a unified data processing system, ensuring a cohesive human-machine interface and centralised monitoring on the bridge. This integration provides crew members with an accurate operational overview, enhancing safety during navigation, maneuvering, and mission-specific activities.
A standout feature of the SYNAPSIS architecture is its modularity and software-driven capabilities. The adaptable design empowers the Brazilian Navy to modify and upgrade the INBS throughout the frigate’s operational life, accommodating functional enhancements, additional sensor integration, or changing operational needs. This forward-thinking approach promises enduring adaptability and helps preserve operational effectiveness for decades.
The Tamandaré-class initiative emphasizes substantial technology transfer related to naval engineering, platform, and combat system integration, along with logistics support and lifecycle management. Following this commitment, the local team at Anschütz do Brasil is charged with commissioning, sea trials, and systems integration. They will also serve as the primary technical service point for the Navy throughout the ships’ operational tenure, fostering a robust national support structure.
The launch and impending commissioning of the Tamandaré signify significant benchmarks within the frigate program. As one of Brazil’s most technologically advanced vessels, this class embodies cutting-edge platform technology alongside a solid national industrial presence. With the deployment of the SYNAPSIS INBS for the first ship, Anschütz ensures the program is supported with a navigation and bridge system marked by high reliability, exceptional performance, and the capability to adapt to future needs.
