Sonars & Naval Acoustics

Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik is a market leader in hydroacoustic systems for naval, hydrographic and commercial applications. Our product portfolio includes sonar solutions, underwater communication systems, as well as navigation and multibeam echo sounders. Our products are developed and manufactured in Kiel, Germany and are renowned for their high reliability, robustness, and advanced technology. We are specialized in equipping new vessels with innovative products, and developing customer-specific modernization solutions. We also offer installation, logistics, and service support for all our products, and can provide product training if required.

Founded as ELAC (Electroacustic GmbH) in 1926, our company has extended its product range constantly. Today, Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik's systems and products are installed on almost all NATO vessels, as well as on the navy vessels of most friendly nations. In addition to steady growth in the naval market, we have achieved a worldwide reputation for hydroacoustic systems for research vessels, and are an established and reliable partner for the commercial shipping industry. In 2015, ELAC Nautik became part of the Wärtsilä Corporation.

Products

Sonar Systems

Underwater Communication Systems

Navigation Echo Sounders

Multibeam Systems

Transducers & Hydrophones

We develop high-end, state-of-the-art and cost-effective systems by combining our decades of experience with innovative solutions.

Increased efficiency of naval ships using multibeam echo sounders

Find out how modern multibeam echo sounders provide different types of information and advanced functionalities, which can be used to increase the efficiency of naval surface ships and submarines.

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Digital Underwater Communication for military applications

In scientific applications, digital underwater communication methods have been in use for a long time, while in military applications, analog communication has been the norm. However, recently, digital underwater communication has gained military importance. It can improve and even replace older technologies.

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Service & Support

Installation consultancy

We offer detailed installation instructions for the optimal operation of the systems, both from our Kiel premises or at your location onsite. In particular for the installation of the transducers, our employees support you competently.

Hotline

For any technical requests, you can use our service hotline 24/7. Qualified personnel offers fast and competent support for all questions with regard to technical handling of our units and systems:
+49 431 883 388
You can also reach us anytime by e-mail: marketing[at]elac-wartsila.de

Spares & Accessories

Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik produces all kinds of accessories for the installation and operation of active and passive transducers such as pre-amplifiers, cables, baffles or pressure hull penetrators. Most of these components can be delivered ex stock, otherwise they will be manufactured or modified according to our customers' requirements.

All products excel by their reliability, state-of-the-art technique and highly precise data acquisition.”

Training

In order to guarantee the optimal operation of the systems, Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik offers different training programmes to the customers. These take place either at the Kiel facilities or onboard a vessel.

User Course

The objective of the training is to put every participant in the position to carry out safe operation/ control and identification of faults under all operational conditions.

Onboard Maintainer Course

The objective of this training is to enable each participant to operate the system and to carry out all kinds of maintenance and repair work (except PC boards) on board.

Base Maintainer Course

The objective of this training is to enable each participant to carry out all kinds of maintenance and repair work (except PC boards) occurring in the base. Qualification: Profound knowledge in electronics.

Depot Maintainer Course

The objective of this training is to enable each participant carry out all kinds of maintenance and repair work (except PC boards) occurring in the depot. Qualification: Profound knowledge in electronics.

Shipyard Training

The objective of this training is to enable each participant to carry out all kinds of maintenance and repair work (except PC boards) occurring in the shipyard. Qualification: Profound knowledge in electronics.