Crossing bridges seems routine. Until it goes wrong.
One moment of inattention can have major consequences for your ship, your crew, and your schedule. Bridgescout® helps you prevent that.
The system uses your GPS position and map to know 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. Green means sufficient clearance. Red means action required. In addition to the color codes, you will receive spoken alerts and will always see how much time and distance you have left until the object. This way, you maintain an overview, increase safety on board, and navigate with more confidence.
What does Bridgescout® do on board?
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.
From 500 meters, Bridgescout® signals that you are approaching an object.
From 300 meters before a bridge, active scanning begins
The screen turns green and displays the name, distance, and time to the object
If the clearance height is insufficient, the screen will turn red and a voice alarm will sound.
After a safe pass, the system automatically reverts to standby.
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Smart technology, tailored to your situation
The core of Bridgescout® consists of an advanced sensor with GPS, a laser rangefinder, and a tilt sensor. The GPS determines your position and, based on the integrated map database, indicates when the sensor should start scanning. This way, the system only measures relevant objects and prevents unnecessary notifications.
The laser sensor measures from a fixed horizontal zero line and automatically accounts for your vessel's trim. Whether you're sailing with ballast or empty, Bridgescout® continues to measure reliably. The system does not depend on object heights or water levels, and works in real-time under almost all conditions. In heavy fog or snowfall, the signal may be limited. This is also true for other measuring systems that use light. The technology has been validated by an independent institution. The laser sensor is Class 1 and therefore safe for use in all situations.
Do you also want to be able to follow the same information outdoors? For cruise ships or ships with external controls, additional wing panels are available.
Simple installation, immediately deployable
Bridgescout® is suitable for almost all inland vessels. The installation time depends on the situation on board, such as cable routing and mounting positions. After installation, commissioning (testing and preparing the system for use) follows, which takes about half a day on average. After that, you can immediately sail with Bridgescout®.
Bridgescout® on board
Avalon WATERWAYS®
