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we use only Transas full mission simulators to train seafarers," said Kevin Brady, Marketing Manager for SSM. "This has the following key advantages: a complete range of functions for education, train- ing and assessment activities; individual, group and team training under Instructor supervision; powerful Instructor Station capabilities to really test knowledge levels and develop skills; real ships equipment interface which gives true realism; instructor training programs, and integration of the full mission bridge simulator with the full mission engine simulator to give a 'total virtual ship' train- ing environment."

Transas to Patent Liquid Cargo

Handling Simulator

Transas announced a patent application for its

Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator, intended for training tanker and terminal operators. The appli- cation was lodged in the Russian State Register of

Inventions. The system, which is one of the lead- ing company simulation developments, was regis- tered with priority from August 16, 2004.

This is, fundamentally, a new simulator, with a range of technological solutions, such as: named data server, network message router, logger and interactive instructor software with set of slave tasks.

The Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator could be used for studying the tanker and terminal facilities, its machinery and systems, as well as for studying the operation and performance of systems and units in normal, accident and post-accident condi- tions.

Some features of the Transas Liquid Cargo

Handling Simulator include: • Graphics User Interface: The interface is opti- mized for familiarization with the entire system operating principles, as well as for acquiring prac- tical skills for handling the equipment. The main tanker units are implemented as 3-D objects, cross- sections of individual assemblies are shown. Load Control System. The Transas simulators use LCS, which is in operation on board 900 ships worldwide. Different Cargo Types. Different cargo types can be selected from the available database. Accurate Mathematical Model. The mathe- matical model in use allows processes to be accel- erated without detriment to the physical realism, whereas the training time is reduced.

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Ship Handling, Bridge Op Training Simulator Opens in Hamburg

Northrop Grumman opened a new ship handling and bridge operation training simulator in its Sperry

Marine training center in Hamburg, Germany. "This is the first Sperry Marine training center in Europe providing comprehensive programs for shiphandling and bridge operation instruction," said J. Nolasco

DaCunha, director of Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine Systems. "Its purpose is to provide watch- standers with training on Sperry Marine products in a controlled environment with certified, expert instructors." The 160 sq. m. training center offers instruction in all aspects of ship handling and bridge operation. The courses include classroom instruction with multiple computer workstations and a com- plete integrated bridge system (IBS) and ship simulator. The new simulator system includes three pro- jectors that provide a full-motion seascape on a 4.2-m wide, 120-degree panoramic screen.

The Sperry Marine multi-console IBS installation mimics a typical ship's bridge, including electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) with Sperry Marine's proprietary Voyage Management

System, radars, adaptive autopilot, manual steering, engine and bow thruster controls, heading and speed indicators, and other related systems.

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