Altitude detection with Bridgescout®

Prevent bridge damage? Bridgescout® monitors it for you.

One miscalculation can lead to damage, delays, and unsafe situations. Bridgescout® helps prevent that. Based on your GPS position and map, the system knows when you are approaching a bridge, measures the clearance height in real-time relative to your vessel, and provides an immediate warning if there is a risk. This way, you maintain an overview and increase safety on board.

Modular system that grows with your ship

The technology is modular. This means you can expand the system with additional sensors as your situation requires. This way, Bridgescout® grows with your ship.

Antenna mast detection

Provides a visual warning if the (aft) mast has not been fully lowered when an object is approaching.

Wheelhouse height detection

Show how high the wheelhouse is relative to the deck. This way, you have a direct view of the current position of the wheelhouse.

Mast height detection

Measures the height of the mast relative to the waterline and displays it in the helm. Provides a visual alarm if the mast is higher than the helm.

Height Control

In one overview, it shows the clearance (lowest passage height), the current height of the wheelhouse, and the mast relative to the waterline. This tells you exactly how much space you have left under a bridge.

Bridgescout® Wing Panels

Additional indicators for outdoor operation on cruise ships. Ensure clear visual signaling on both sides of the bridge, so the captain is also alerted outdoors in a timely manner.

Bridgescout® on board

“I was sailing on the Mittelland Canal in the middle of the night. My colleague came into the wheelhouse with a snack and I had raised the wheelhouse temporarily. While we were talking, the Bridgescout® alarm suddenly went off. At first, I didn't understand it. We had already passed hundreds of bridges that day. Then I suddenly realized I had forgotten to lower the wheelhouse again. Forty seconds before the bridge, I managed to lower it just in time. Bridgescout® saved us.‘

Pascal van der Padt

Captain-owner “ASTERODE”

Polybotes

“Crossing bridges is now safer and therefore less stressful.”

Avalon WATERWAYS®

“Sometimes, when entering a lock, you can't pay enough attention to the wheelhouse. Bridgescout® helps you maintain the correct wheelhouse level.”

Vans Trans LLC

“The system does exactly what it needs to do. This allows us to sail with greater confidence.”

Vario Shipping BV

“An investment in safety that you really shouldn't pass up”

Unibarge

“If you don't sail with Bridgescout®, you're falling behind”

Renata Reich

“It brings peace of mind”

The advantages of Bridgescout®

Reduces the risk of burns
Gives direct warnings for insufficient clearance height
Works fully automatically and in real time
Provides more peace and focus on board
Easy to use and install

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgescout® suitable for every ship?

Yes, Bridgescout® is applicable to virtually all inland waterway vessels. We always tailor the installation to the type of vessel, the layout of the wheelhouse, and your specific situation.