Concept, design, and delivery of integrated bridge systems, dynamic positioning systems, and night vision technology for offshore vessels and yachts
AlphaBridge GmbH & Co. KG
Möwenstr. 46, 26759 Hinte, NiedersachsenNew on Amplifa
About AlphaBridge
AlphaBridge GmbH & Co. KG, based in Hinte (Lower Saxony), realizes integrated bridge concepts for superyachts, commercial vessels, and the offshore shipping industry. As a partner of Marine Technologies (Norway/USA), the company supplies MT Integrated Bridge Systems (Bridge Mate IBS), dynamic positioning systems of all IMO classes (DP0 to DP3), Thruster Control Systems, C-Link Mesh Communication, and night vision systems from Starlight Italia. The systems are characterized by the mechanical and electronic integration of all communication, navigation, and entertainment components, a segregated architecture with a dual redundant network, marine-approved computers without fans and hard drives, and monitors from 19 or 23 inches. Reference projects include offshore vessels, LNG Shuttle Tankers, Anchor Handling Tugs, as well as sailing and power yachts up to 123 m in length, including MY Al Lusail, MY Graceful, SY EOS, and the OSV Windea La Cour and Windea Leibniz. After Axel Meier left SIMRAD (Managing Partner 1988–2005), the company was founded in 2005; the company has been in liquidation since 01.12.2023.
- Site
- Hinte
- Processes
- Integrated Bridge Systems (MT Bridge Mate IBS), Dynamic Positioning Systems (DP0 to DP3, MT DP), Thruster Control Systems (MT), C-Link Mesh Communication (non-public dynamic mesh network), Night Vision Systems (Starlight Italia NVS X-Series, ND 1200 PREDATOR), Broadband Satellite Communication (NAV/COM), New build and refit projects (New build and conversion of offshore and yacht bridge systems), MT Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS)
- Materials
- MT Bridge Mate Integrated Bridge System, MT Dynamic Positioning System, MT Thruster Control System, MT C-Link Mesh Communication, Starlight Italia Night Vision Systems
- Certificates
- DNV GL NAUT-AW (MT IBS), MED/IMO Approval (Night Vision Systems)
- Founded
- 2005-01-13
- Industries
- Offshore Shipping, Superyachts, Commercial Shipping, Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV), LNG Shuttle Tanker, Anchor Handling Tugs (AHTS)
- 01
Consulting and concept design (New build/refit)
- 02
Engineering and system integration (Navigation, communication, automation)
- 03
Procurement and integration of components (MT, Starlight Italia)
- 04
Project management, installation and commissioning on board
Systems and Components
MT Bridge Mate Integrated Bridge System
Integrated bridge system with DNV GL Type Approval NAUT-AW for the requirements of owners, captains, and classification societies.
MT Dynamic Positioning System
Type-approval capable DP systems of all IMO classes (DP0 to DP3) as well as simpler DP and joystick solutions.
MT Thruster Control System
Control of thrusters, e.g., on the 123-m-MY Al Lusail.
MT C-Link Mesh Communication
Non-public, dynamic mesh network for on-board communication.
Starlight Italia Night Vision Systems
MED/IMO-approved night vision systems with cooled and uncooled thermal, Ultra-HD day cameras, and image enhancers.
Locations
Hinte
DEHeadquarters
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Bridge Systems (MT Bridge Mate IBS)Engineering | – | 123 m (ship length of referenced | – | – | marine-approved computers without fans/hard drives, Cat5 cables, 19-inch and 23-inch monitors |
| Dynamic Positioning Systems (DP0 to DP3, MT DP)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thruster Control Systems (MT)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| C-Link Mesh Communication (non-public dynamic mesh network)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Night Vision Systems (Starlight Italia NVS X-Series, ND 1200 PREDATOR)Testing | – | – | – | – | cooled and uncooled thermal cameras, Ultra-HD day color cameras, image enhancers, thermal sensors, Multi-Sensor platforms |
| Broadband Satellite Communication (NAV/COM)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| New build and refit projects (New build and conversion of offshore and yacht bridge systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
The systems used have classification and type approvals: The MT Bridge Mate IBS carries the DNV GL Type Approval NAUT-AW, the DP systems are type-approval capable according to IMO classes (e.g., ABS DP-2, DNV GL NAUT-AW); night vision systems are MED/IMO approved.
| Evidence | Hinte |
|---|---|
| DNV GL NAUT-AW (MT IBS) | |
| MED/IMO Approval (Night Vision Systems) |
Company History
- 2005
Registration of AlphaBridge GmbH & Co. KG (Aurich District Court, HRA 100858) after the departure of Axel Meier from SIMRAD (Managing Partner 1988–2005).
- 2006
Registration of AlphaBridge Verwaltungs GmbH as the general partner; company title AlphaBridge GmbH & Co. KG, headquarters in Emden.
- 2010
Presentation by Axel Meier on integrated bridge systems (TIS-GDV).
- 2023
Liquidation registered (01.12.2023); Axel Meier as CEO until 2023, thereafter active as Private Owner Company.