Anschütz Unveils the Revolutionary SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX!

Designed for naval forces: validated, certified WECDIS technology that is prepared for S-100.

The navigation expert Anschütz has reintroduced its Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System under the new title SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX. This system delivers a variety of additional military and tactical capabilities in alignment with STANAG 4564 Edition 3, while also equipping clients for the imminent rollout of the new S-100 standard.

“Anschütz has been recognized in the naval sector for many years for its top-tier, dependable and precise navigation and operational systems,” stated Jörg Dammrich, Head of Business Area Naval Surface Combatants and prior Principal Warfare Officer of the German Navy. “We are now leveraging this expertise to deliver a WECDIS that not only fulfills STANAG criteria but is also meticulously crafted to align with the operational protocols of our naval clientele.”

SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX is a robust platform for naval navigation and tactical engagement. Its cutting-edge and intuitive design minimizes training requirements by presenting a straightforward interface that emphasizes essential functions and avoids convoluted menu systems. This guarantees that personnel need only brief instruction to operate the system proficiently.

The system offers a clear overview of the maritime environment, delivering remarkable insights into the vessel and its surroundings. Tactical overlays, combined with a variety of waterspace management and anti-submarine warfare functionalities, enhance the effectiveness of tactical navigation and mission execution. Integrated and verified sensor data facilitates accurate plotting of the vessel’s location, maneuvers, and surrounding traffic—even in GNSS-denied situations.

“SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX merges IMO compliance with STANAG attributes to deliver a robust military solution that gives our naval clients an edge in aspects of accuracy, dependability, and tactical navigation proficiency,” remarked Dammrich.

As a fundamental component of the bridge navigation system, SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX attains an unmatched level of capability. It offers a cohesive and uniform maritime perspective across the complete bridge system, along with numerous added military functionalities. When integrated with Anschütz’s SYNAPSIS Naval Radar NX, clients benefit from a fully integrated, standardized, and highly precise navigation suite with seamless features for both surveillance and tactical missions.

SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX is founded on the same contemporary, open, and flexible system architecture as the entire SYNAPSIS software suite for navigation and tactical operations. SYNAPSIS solutions are in everyday operation on over one thousand vessels globally and are consistently refined to adapt to emerging requirements, customer insights, evolving standards, and regulations.

Clients can thus depend on SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX to be updated with the latest functionalities, cybersecurity mandates, and military benchmarks. The system will adhere to S-100 standards as they are implemented, offering maritime professionals a distinctive proposition for secure navigation and operations.