Anschütz has delivered and commissioned its Synapsis Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (INBS) for the first vessel of the Brazilian Navy’s new Tamandaré-class frigate program.
Tamandaré, the first of four ships built by SPE Águas Azuis at TKMS Estaleiro Brasil Sul in Itajaí, has been scheduled to be incorporated early this year.
Designed as a modern multi‑role frigate, the first Tamandaré-class vessel will provide broad operational capability, ranging from maritime security and patrol duties to support for joint and international missions.
Its mission profile places high demands on navigational performance, operational availability and the ability to maintain situational awareness in complex maritime environments.
Anschütz claims that the Synapsis INBS has been delivered for the frigate builds on standardised and globally proven navigation technologies. This approach will support high system reliability, streamlined maintenance and sustained operational readiness throughout the vessel’s life cycle.
The system has also included multifunctional workstations hosting radar, electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS), conning and other navigational functions, CCTV integration, a complete steering control system with autopilot, and the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
A key part of the Synapsis architecture is its modularity and software‑defined capabilities. The scalable design has allowed the Brazilian Navy to adapt and extend the INBS throughout the frigate’s service life through functional updates, additional sensor integration or evolving operational requirements.
The Tamandaré class program includes substantial technology transfer in naval engineering, platform and combat system integration, logistics support and life cycle management.
In alignment with this approach, the local team at Anschuetz do Brasil has been responsible for commissioning, sea trials and systems integration and will remain the Navy’s point of contact for technical service and maintenance throughout the life of the ships, ensuring sustained national support capability.
The launch of Tamandaré and its upcoming commissioning represent milestones within the frigate program.