With growing demand for navigation and integrated bridge solutions, German-based navigation company Anschütz is strengthening its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean to better support shipyards, owners, and operators in Greece and Cyprus. Central to this development is the appointment of Antonios Vatikiotis as Business Development Manager – Eastern Mediterranean, reinforcing the company’s commitment to direct engagement and local accessibility.
At the core of Anschütz’s offering is SYNAPSIS, the company’s advanced integrated navigation system. Designed for demanding commercial operations, SYNAPSIS combines navigation applications, sensors, and data sources into a type‑approved, harmonized system (MSC.252(83) / IEC 61924‑2).
The modern and intuitive human–machine interface provides a clear and consistent situational picture, enabling navigators to make faster, safer, and more informed decisions. By reducing complexity on the bridge and ensuring reliable, high‑quality information, SYNAPSIS improves navigational efficiency, enhances safety, and supports compliance with international standards.
Beyond integrated bridge systems, Anschütz offers a broad and continuously evolving portfolio of high‑performance navigation and bridge solutions, including:
- Gyro compasses (the Standard NX mechanical gyro and maintenance‑free gyros)
- Autopilots designed to optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions
- Manual steering gear control systems engineered for redundancy and safety
- Solid-state radars for navigation and surveillance tasks
- Radar, ECDIS and conning applications (multifunctional bridge workstations)
More than 20,000 ships worldwide rely on Anschütz navigation technologies, including vessels from over 50 navies. The company supports these fleets through a global network of more than 200 service stations and customer-support hubs in locations such as Singapore, China, Panama, and the United States.
In his new role, Vatikiotis will work closely with regional partners and ship operators to shorten response times, streamline technical support, and strengthen the availability of Anschütz expertise. His focus includes both newbuild opportunities and retrofit programs that help shipowners improve vessel performance, safety, and efficiency.
With its expanded presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, Anschütz ensures that shipyards and operators in Greece and Cyprus benefit from faster access to proven, future‑ready navigation solutions - for both new construction projects and refits.
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