Interschalt Maritime Systems - Leading Supplier of Maritime Systems and Electro-Technical Equipment

Interschalt Maritime Systems develops and optimises electronic systems for the shipping industry, with a focus on full system integration as well as service and training.

Our portfolio includes bridge control consoles with complete nautical and electrical equipment, software solutions for loading and maintenance management, comprehensive worldwide services, and training programs for nautical personnel.

The combination of our products with highly-trained local service technicians guarantees customers the highest level of operating reliability.

Electro-technical packages for vessels and ships

Interschalt acts as a general contractor, offering entire electro-technical packages for merchant vessels, mega yachts and special ships. The switchboards are built to meet the highest efficiency requirements regarding power management and durability.

Features include:

• Diesel-electric propulsion systems
• Low-voltage main switchboards
• Low-voltage emergency switchboards
• Air-insulated medium-voltage switchboards
• Gas-insulated medium-voltage switchboards

Maritime software solutions

Software solutions help ship line operators and ship owners to optimise their vessel operational costs. Interschalt offers a complete spectrum of software solutions for onboard cargo management and onshore stowage planning.

MACS3 is the planning software we use, noted for its optimum stowage organisation, and stability and strength upon installation in any ship type. It is the market leader in the field of container shipping, with over 60% of the worldwide market share. More than 5,200 vessels around the globe have been equipped with MACS3 loading computers and a corresponding number of shore-side systems for planning office.

Bluefleet is a leading technological system for fleet management and documentation of onboard maintenance. Management modules for purchase, stock control, order management and drill management make Bluefleet a complete international safety management system. The replicate feature enables the onshore technical superintendent to overview online the current status onboard the vessels.

In addition, vessel monitoring system Bluetracker keeps you permanently in touch with your vessels, giving information on the bunker, speed and position, enabling fleet inspectors to keep full control over vessel performance.

Automation and VDR systems for ships

The IS Steinsohn automation system is developed to monitor and control all technical processes onboard, for example the engine room, deck area and the entire range of loading and tank control. The alarm system can be extended to link to an onshore office during unsupervised operation.

The IS Steinsohn BNWAS complies with the requirements of the IMO Resolution MCS. 128(75) and is ready for the Wheelmark certificate, according to IEC 62616.

The IS Voyage data recorder has a modular design, by which the system can be adapted to individual customer requirements without any major adjustments. The recorded data is an indispensable source of information for shipping companies, charterers and ship insurance providers.

Our service team is expanding rapidly all over the world. Together with partners and associated companies we offer a global network available to service customer needs. We offer 24/7 on-site support and customer service for VDR, automation, switchboard, navigation/ communication, satellite communication and diesel-electric propulsion.

Maritime education and training centre for shiphandling and ECDIS training

At the heart of the Interschalt Maritime Education and Training centre (MET) is a full mission simulation centre with state-of-the-art navigation and communication components from Sperry Marine, Transas and Raytheon Anschütz. The centre includes:

• A main bridge with a 270° view angle equipped with the latest integrated Sperry Marine navigation system, 'Vision-Master FT'
• Three secondary bridges with a 120° view angle equipped with the latest components from Raytheon Anschuetz, Transas and Sperry Marine
• A hardware engine room simulator with the opportunity to simulate different engine types and electrical components from leading manufactures
• An IT classroom for training and education of ECDIS and the entire product portfolio of Interschalt software solutions

ECDIS training
With more than 100 ECDIS completed training courses involving more than 900 participants over the last four years, the Interschalt MET offers a unique platform to conduct high-qualified training, in compliance with the mandatory ECDIS implementation in 2012. The MET provides generic ECDIS (BSH / GL approval), and type-specific ECDIS training courses with manufacturer approval in a state-of-the-art environment for up to 12 participants simultaneoulsy.

Satellite communications and software

In cooperation with Telespazio, Interschalt provides complete hardware and software systems as well as installation, implementation, and airtime for satellite communication.

Telespazio is the leading European distributor of Satcom, which provides satellite broadband access (combining a VSAT system based on Ku- or C-band with global L-band services like Inmarsat Fleetbroadband and/or Iridium Openport) to 30,000 terminals on land. They offer the highest standards of maintenance and operation in the maritime market for the cargo, cruise, and oil and gas industries.

The airtime can be bundled with Interschalt software solutions content from Bluetracker and Bluefleet. This comprehensive package of airtime and software content, plus highest-standard service, offers unique advantages for ship owners or operators.

Interschalt is a distributor of antennas for satellite communication firm Sea Tel, and is a registered reseller of Thrane & Thrane for maritime radio, maritime sat TV and maritime SatCom.