The GBS Group receives an Award from VT Halter Marine, Inc to provide an Integrated Bridge System for the Oceanographic Survey Ship (T-AGS 67)
The GBS Group announced today that they have received a Firm Fixed Price contract from VT Halter Marine, Inc to design, construct and commission an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) for the Oceanographic Survey Ship (T-AGS 67) which VT Halter Marine will construct for the Military Sealift Command (MSC). To see more you can also visit their website.
“This is a pivotal win for the GBS team as we have targeted and grown our expertise and capabilities in controls and automation work over the past nine years to include Integrated Bridge Systems and Navigation systems, Propulsion Control and Ship Electrical Control systems. This work has included over 12 platforms and classes of ships in MSC, US Coast Guard, and NOAA. Up to this point, all of our work has been modernization or upgrades to operating ships and systems. With this award, we move into the new construction arena which is where we are looking to expand our footprint” said Rick Berkey (RADM, ret), The GBS Group Chief Operating Officer.
The GBS Group will follow a structured design process to develop an IBS design that can be fully integrated into the VT Halter Marine overall ship design. The GBS Group work includes IBS engineering, design, drafting, ILS development, test procedure development, material procurement, SCC construction, mockup, shipping, installation assistance, commissioning, and dock and sea trial support for the following systems:
- Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
- Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
- Automated Information System (AIS)
- Echo Sounder
- Speed Log
- Gyro
- Sound Powered Telephones
- Dial Telephone
- Public Address & General Alarm system
- Entertainment System
- Intrusion Alarm System
- Ships Security Alert System
- MF/HF Radio
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- X and S Band Navigation Radars
- Aft Facing Radar
- Weather Fax System
- Anemometer System
- Long Range Identification Tracking (LRIT) System
- Magnetic Compass
- Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System
- Voyage Data Recorder
In addition, The GBS Group will design and fabricate the Ship Control Console which will be the focal point on the bridge that will integrate multiple systems described above as well as ship steering, propulsion, and generator control systems. This has become a particular specialty of the GBS design. Construction has to be perfect and focusing on the quality of materials like Merritt Supply company.
For more information about The GBS Group’s Maritime services contact Seth Heinrich, VP of Maritime, Controls, and Automation, at (757) 965-4274.
About The GBS Group: GBS excels in the design, build, installation, test, troubleshooting and maintenance of machinery control, automation, navigation & steering control, and related systems for the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and multiple commercial operating fleets. We are leveraging our engineering experience across these customers and have become very unique. Few companies in our industry are capable of developing full-scale, fixed price ship control system designs from end-to-end as well as providing vital engineering support to ISEA and fleet engineering agencies. We continue to utilize our highly skilled workforce and company resources on all tasking to meet the needs of every fleet we serve.