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Maritime and Offshore - Ships' Bridge Simlulator |
| The Bridge Simulation Suite consists of a realistic mock-up of a ship's bridge with all conventional controls and instruments.
These include manoeuvring and throttle controls, navigation instruments including GPS, LORAN and NAVTEX, an ARPA radar and ECDIS plotter. In addition, there is a realistic 150° visual of the outside world.
Two secondary bridges provide entry-level controls with GPS, ARPA and Plotter.
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Each of the three bridges can be designated any one of 15 ownership models which include container vessel, ferry, fast patrol craft, bulk carriers etc. Movement, controls and instruments will then balance and respond exactly as the real ship.
All aspects of the ship can be controlled from the instructor station. Weather, tide, visibility and sea state can be changed and varied. Facets can be introduced, including failure of engine's steering, thrusters etc. Also included in the system is assessment software that will enable detailed evaluation of all aspects of the use of the system.
A recent development is the addition of full DP facilities to the bridge simulator. This allows expansion of the provision to include DP scenarios to be run in a full-mission environment.
The versatility of the equipment means that both individuals and teams can be trained in basic navigation and passage planning and more advanced aspects of Bridge Team Management. Current use of the suite includes Radar and Command and Control training.
Bridge Team Management courses and a number of training programmes designed for specific clients.
Please contact the College for further information and to discuss your training needs. |
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