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Navigational Simulator


Navi-Trainer navigational simulator has been designed in full compliance with the requirements of the revised STCW '95 and satisfy the needs of all important areas of maritime training, including:

  • Bridge Team Management
  • Bridge Resource Management
  • Maritime Resource Management
  • Ship handling
  • ECDIS
  • ARPA/Radar
  • Tugs and mooring operations
  • Pilot training
  • SAR operations

and many other areas, in which a high level of education and professional expertise of bridge personnel is required.

FLEXIBILITY AND EXPANDABILITY

The exceptional power of the software built into the Transas Navi Trainer Professional 5000 simulator allows training in different aspects of seamanship to be emphasised within the same configuration of standard module-based simulator software and hardware.

The modular structure allows us to adjust the configuration of the two bridges to fit specific training needs. We are equipped with eight multifunctional stations. The two bridge modules can be configured either as two full mission bridges (two Radar/ARPA stations, one Conning station and one ECDIS NS3000), or, depending of the course requirements, can be configured as either eight Radar/ARPA stations (in case Radar/ARPA training) or eight ECDIS stations (in case of ECDIS training).

MATHEMATICAL MODELS

The ship model database consists of a large variety of realistic mathematical models of various types of vessels (going from several harbour tugs up to several models of VLCC). A full spectrum of actions is available for any of the own ship models, including mooring operations with the use of tugs and mooring lines, as well as entering and leaving locks. We currently have in the training library 142 mathematical models which can be used as training models and 236 mathematical models which are used in the exercises.

Some of the licenced mathematical models:

Type of ship Displacement (t) Length (m) Max. draft (m) Service speed (kn)
1. VLCC 1 159,584 261.3 16.9 15
2. VLCC 2 321,260 332 20.8 14.5
3. VLCC, in ballast 63,430 261 7.42 16.3
4. VLCC 3 122,961 250 14.2 14.4
5. Tanker 77,100 243 12.5 13.8
6. Chemical Tanker 2 24,033 145.7 10 13.7
7. Bulk Carrier 2 202,000 290 18.6 14.6
8. Bulk Carrier 4 104,510 250 12 14.8
9. Bulk Carrier, in ballast 23,565 183 10.7 14.0
10. LNG 1 108,959 297.5 10.8 19.4
11. LNG 1, in ballast 81,549 297.5 9.3 21.2
12. LNG 2 89,634 274.3 10.9 21.3
13. Car Carrier 1 25,400 184 8.2 19.7
14. Car Carrier 2 19,578 199.5 6.9 20.3
15. Containership 1 32,025 204 10 19.5
16. Containership 2 93,130 279 15 27.0
17. Containership 10 111,626 316 13.6 25.2
18. Containership 8 166,397 382 11 26.2
19. Passenger car ferry 11,046 145 5.3 20.9
20. Voith Schneider tug 410 25.2 3.15 14.0

INSTRUCTOR STATION

The Instructor Station provides the instructor with the tools and facilities for total control over all stages of simulator operation including generation, modification and editing of trainee exercises. The instructor can also introduce faults on any equipment used by the trainee such as Radar, Navigational aids, Gyro, Log and AIS, alter natural elements as well as various auxiliary settings. The instructor assigns tasks to the trainees and receives information on trainee actions, bridge operation and instrument readings, monitors and checks trainee performance during an exercise and reviews it using the debriefing facility.

VISUALIZATION SYSTEM

The visualization system features marine visual scenes with own ships, traffic ships, and environmental, visibility and illumination effects shown in full compliance with current international standards.

For the time being the three visualization channels enable a 135-180 degree visibility on both bridges.

SAILING AREAS

The sailing areas included in our simulator are true models of terrain surfaces including man-made objects and underwater topography. Scenes may be changed depending on environmental conditions such as natural illumination, sea level or other factors, season of year and can also be introduced during an exercise by the instructor. Currently having 264 sailing areas under the “open licence” allowing additional areas to be added as soon as produced.

Some of the Sailing areas included in the licence:

Sailing area Ports
1. Approaches to Glasgow Campbeltown, Grenramskill (Nato Pier), Hanterston Jetty, Glasgow, Great Harbour, King George Dock, York Hill Basin, Greenock Ocean Terminal
2. Aberdeen Aberdeen and approaches
3. Auckland Auckland and approaches
4. Dover Strait Boulogne, Calais, Dover, Folkestone
5. Europort Hoek Van Holland, Maasvlakte
6. Gibraltar Strait Ceuta, Gibraltar
7. Great Britain South Coast Southampton and approaches
8. Houston & Texas Houston, Bayport, Galveston
9. Irish Sea Liverpool, Douglas, Dublin, Heysham
10. Los Angeles Los Angeles, Long Beach
11. Malakka Strait Singapore and transit
12. Mikawa Wan Mikawa Wan and approaches
13. Milford Milford Haven and approaches
14. New Orleans to Baton Rouge New Orleans to Baton Rouge
15. New York and approaches New York
16. Osaka bay Osaka bay and approaches
17. Hong Kong Hong Kong and approaches
18. Uraga Suido Uraga Suido

CONNING DISPLAY AND SHIP CONTROLS

Software manufacturer has designed different types of Conning Displays for various vessel types, thus providing full physical and behavioural realism of the simulated environment and equipment. The bridge equipment included in the simulator is reproduced with a combination of 'on-screen' and 'hands-on' controls, where unique dedicated hardware is used to enhance the educational effect on both bridges.

Dedicated hardware:

  • Dual Engine controls and indicators
  • Thrusters controls and indicators
  • Autopilot controls and indicators
  • NFU Tiller and PS/STB indicators
  • Rudder angle and Helm order indicators
  • Steering Shaft (FU Steering wheel)
  • Wheels
  • Telegraph (Dual engine controls of standard type STORK-KWANT BUK-C)
  • Engine panels
  • Autopilot panel
  • Gyro repeater panel
  • Overhead display
  • Rear JRC JLR7700MKII
  • Real McMurdo/Transas MT1-UAIS

RADAR DISPLAY

Realistically simulated Litton Bridge Master series, Kelvin Hughes Nucleus and Furuno ARPA/Radars provide full functionality of modern digital radars and are compliant with the international requirements set out by the revised STCW '95 for this type of equipment.

We are also equipped with the real Litton Bridgemaster keyboard (2 pcs), that enhances the 'hands-on' effect in the use of radar/ARPA.

ECDIS DISPLAY

Transas Navi-Sailor 3000 ECDIS has been awarded the world's first international approved for ECDIS. Used as part of a navigational simulator, the ECDIS Display enables trainees to incorporate electronic charts in various chart formats, such as raster ARCS and NDI/BSB, as well as vector S-57 ver.3 and TX-97 charts from the Transas collection.

The ECDIS provides tools for convenient route planning, setting procedure and constant positioning, using several positioning systems such as DGPS, GPS, LORAN-C, etc.

GMDSS SIMULATOR

Transas TGS 4100 GMDSS simulator:

Covers the essential areas of maritime training in full compliance with STCW’95 Code and IMO Model Course 1.25 and 1.26. According to the 1995 STCW Code (Section B-I/12, paragraph 41) GMDSS communication simulation equipment should be capable of simulating GMDSS communication equipment which meets all applicable performance standards adopted by the IMO, and incorporate the following facilities:

  • Simulate the operation of VHF, VHF-DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRB and watch receiver equipment as required for the Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC)
  • Simulate the operation of INMARSAT-B , C and Fleet 77 ship earth stations, MF/HF NBDP, MF-HF DSC, VHF, VHF-DSC, NAVTEX, EPIRB and watch receiver equipment as required for the General Operator’s Certificate (GOC)
  • Simulation of maritime safety information transmission via SafetyNET, NAVTEX and HF NBDP services
  • Imitation of radio wave propagation using radio ether model, which takes into account the frequency range, time of the day and distance between the stations
  • Conducting SAR operations using the radar for detecting SART marks, prompt change of the ship’s course and speed
  • An electronic chart displaying the coast station bases, GMDSS sea areas, SAR areas, plus the capability to make a rough estimate of the radio waves propagation in the selected frequency band
  • Possibility to change from the network operation to the single-user mode to provide the self-education in Demo, Test and Exam modes
  • Recording and playback of radiotelephone communications
  • Provide voice communication with background noise ( Background noise plus some types of interferences in addition)
  • Provide a printed text communication facility   including rephrasing procedure in accordance with ITU-R Rec. M.625
  • Create a real-time operating environment, consisting of an integrated system, incorporating at least one instructor/assessor station and at least two GMDSS ship or shore stations

Full GMDSS Trainee workstation:

  • VHF Radio Station with DSC Sailor RT4822
  • VHF Radio Station with DSC Sailor RT5022
  • MF/HF Radio Station with DSC Sailor HC4500
  • MF/HF Radiotelex Terminal Sailor System 4000
  • Watch Receiver 2182 kHz Sailor R501
  • Inmarsat-B Ship Earth Station Sailor SP4400
  • Inmarsat-C Ship Earth Station with EGC Receiver Sailor H2095C
  • Inmarsat Fleet77 SES TT-3084A (Thrane & Thrane)
  • Navtex Receiver NX-700 (Furuno)
  • Navtex Receiver NT900 (JMC)
  • Cospas-Sarsat System EPIRB E3 (McMurdo)
  • Cospas-Sarsat System EPIRB RT260M (McMurdo)
  • Inmarsat-E EPIRB “Global-3” (Navtec Gmbh)
  • Radar Transponder RT9 (McMurdo)
  • Portable VHF Radio Station Sailor SP3300
  • Portable VHF Radio Station Sailor SP3110
  • VHF Radio Station for the Communication with aircraft Tron Air (Jotron)
  • GPS receiver GP-90 (Furuno)
  • Alarm Panel Sailor AP4365
  • Battery Panel Sailor BP680
  • Feeder Switchboard
  • Direction Finder Rhotheta RT-500-M
  • Radar and Steering Panel
  • VHF Radio Station Sailor RT2048
  • DSC Modem with Channel 70 receiver Sailor RM2042
  • MF/HF Radio Station Sailor RE2100
  • MF/HF Modem and Distress Frequency Scanning Receiver Sailor RM2150
  • MF/HF DSC and Telex Modem, Scanning Receiver and Telex Terminal Sailor RM2151/H2098B
  • Remote Control Panel of Charging Unit Sailor H2180
  • Ship Security Alert System SAT-101
  • DSC VHF Real Panels
  • Headset for GMDSS Communication