One 240 degree DNV Class A Full Mission Bridge Simulator |
Simulator 1
Simulator one utilizes a 240 degree field of view, including 30 degree abaft the beam on each side. The visual control system of our simulator allows the operator to choose between port and starboard bridge wing locations and to rotate the visual image vertically so the ships, assist tugs, side, and dock are visible. This particular feature has proven to be very successful during tug assist and docking operations.
Ship Equipment
All bridge equipment is fully interactive and presents real-time simulated information. Additionally, all systems react realistically to operator inputs. VHF radio transmissions occur between bridges, as well as each bridge and instructor station. The ship simulator has a fully Integrated Bridge System that includes the following equipment:
- Two GPS (Trimble and JRC)
- Two RADAR/ARPA (choice of 3 radar types: Furuno, Decca Bridge Master, and Kelvin Hughes operating in both X & S Band)
- SAAB AIS System
- Stork Kwant Azipod Controls
- NaviSailor 3000 ECDIS
- Steering Console and Controls (Auto Pilot with Track Control)
- Two VHF Radios
- Speed Indicators with Optional Water or Ground (Doppler) Track
- Rate of Turn Indicators
- Echo Sounder
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| One 330 degree Full Mission Tugboat Simulator |
Simulator 2
Simulator 2 is a Full-Mission Towing Simulator utilizing a 330-degree horizontal field of view and an unprecedented 42 degrees vertical field of view. This simulator works in tandem with Simulator # 1 for ship assist and escort training and research, including application of direct and indirect towing forces.
Tug Specific Equipment
In addition to equipment listed under Simulator # 1, Simulator # 2 has the following equipment:
- Kobelt Telegraph and NFU Toggle Steering Control
- Lilaas Z-Drive Controls
- Voith Schneider Controls
- Towing Winch Hardware Panel
- Furuno 2127 ARPA
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Four Norcontrol Radar/ARPA Simulators |
“Hands-on” simulation is conducted on Raytheon, Sperry, and Furuno ARPAs. The successful completion of the ARPA course entitles attendees to a USCG/STCW ARPA certificate and an unlimited radar renewal endorsement.
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Ten Transas Desktop Fast Time Simulators in an ECDIS/Electronic Navigation Lab |
PMI's Portable 'Fast Time' Simulator offers the same capabilities as PMI's Real-Time Simulator. PMI's fast time simulation will utilize the same hydrodynamic models, visuals, etc. Fast time simulations can easily be transferred to 'real-time' simulations utilizing the Full-Mission Bridge Simulator.
The only difference between PMI's fast time simulations and PMI's full- mission simulators is the emulation of the hardware controls. For example, the Autopilot on the Fast Time Simulator emulates the Anschutz PilotStar D, with full functionality of the actual hardware. For the purposes of research, the Anschutz will be programmed to follow the track lines and will work with the ship's path, and will reflect the hydrodynamics of the vessel model. Simulation can be run at 20:1 speed ratios and then be replayed (if necessary) in the Full-Mission Bridge Simulators. |
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| One Radio Communications Lab |
PMI utilizes Live
FURUNO and SEA GMDSS Consoles.
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Two Simulation Debriefing Rooms (fully integrated with Fast Time and Real-Time Simulators)
Three additional classrooms, one of which can seat 50 persons |
