Massimo Minnella, Team Italia chief explained: “We’re delighted at the opportunity to work with Rolls-Royce and join forces with them in driving future technologies. We already know from previous collaborations that our products complement each other perfectly and that quality and innovation are priorities we share.”
The modular concept behind the new bridge solution is particularly advantageous for series yachts which can be tailored to individual customer requirements. mtu SmartBridge integrates all essential vessel control, monitoring and navigation sub-systems, wherever they are on board, into a single platform. Its functionalities therefore embrace not only the propulsion system, but vessel automation, power management, navigation and communication. By providing all relevant information to the captain in a single place, the new bridge solution enhances both user-friendliness and operational reliability.
Various digital functions are also embedded into mtu SmartBridge – display of documentation at the push of a button, the transfer of engine and system data using the mtu Go platform, and access to global mtu service. Because they are linked up to data loggers, the propulsion system can be remotely monitored, allowing maintenance and spare parts requirements to be planned in advance and operating data analyzed. “By using this technology to improve vessel availability, we’re delivering a whole new experience to the customer,” emphasized Knut Müller.
Bridge supplier Team Italia specializes in the integration and optimization of navigation, safety, communication and data transfer functions on yachts and has some twenty years of experience under its belt.
