Bridge systems ordered for newbuild ferry trio

Tersan Shipyard in Turkey has ordered integrated bridge systems from Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) for three ferries it is constructing.

NES will supply a Raven integrated navigation system (INS) for each of these passenger ships. Norway-headquartered HAV Group subsidiary NES said delivery and testing will commence in H2 2026.

Raven INS enables autonomous and manual navigation; control functions connecting to ECDIS, radar, conning and other bridge electronics; vessel automation; and engineroom system and propulsion management.

According to NES managing director Siv Remøy-Vangen, the group invested in the Raven INS platform to develop its capabilities and end-user interfaces. It added dynamic positioning technology when it acquired Undheim Systems in 2023. This strengthened NES’ ability to develop solutions for autonomous and semi-autonomous vessel operations.

This is not the first time NES has worked with Tersan shipyard, as in March 2025 the Turkish shipbuilder contracted NES to act as system integrator and provide complete system deliveries for power systems, automation and bridge systems, including navigation and communication solutions for four newbuild ferries.

And at the end of May, ferry operator Fjord1 contracted NES to develop systems to automate vessel functions and autonomous navigation for its ferries.