HENSOLDT UK is pleased to announce the supply of radar sensor suites consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band SharpEye radar systems to the South African Navy (SAN) for three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels, built by the Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT), South Africa.
SharpEye Mk11 radars
HENSOLDT UK is pleased to supply the South African Navy with further SharpEye radars"
These vessels, SAN MMIPVs, will protect the coasts of the Republic of South Africa from threats, such as piracy and illegal fishing. The SharpEye Mk11 range was an ideal choice for these demanding applications.
Adrian Pilbeam, Head of Sales, Maritime Surveillance at HENSOLDT UK, stated “HENSOLDT UK is pleased to supply the South African Navy with further SharpEye radars to assist in the demanding operational tasks. This continues the longstanding relationship for the supply of radar sensors to OSI Maritime Systems for integration into their bridge systems.”
Installed with OSI integrated navigation bridge system
The SharpEye Mk11 radars are approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and are installed in conjunction with an OSI integrated navigation bridge system. The radars will provide a navigation and surface surveillance capability.
The solid-state SharpEye transceivers are located upmast in the carbon composite turning unit housing and bring additional benefits such as ease of installation and high reliability. The use of a direct drive motor system, rather than a traditional antenna rotator gearbox, reduces maintenance costs.
