General Information
MARIN has an active history in the development of both Full-Mission Bridge simulators (FMB) and Vessel Traffic Service simulators (VTS), either for the training purposes at MARIN’s Nautical Centre MSCN or for delivery to its customers.
Due to the modularity of the technology, the software (Mermaid500) not only serves Full-Mission Bridge Simulators (FMB’s) but also systems of limited size, or more task specific simulators. The software is DNV approved and based on extensive and on-going research into the field of ship hydrodynamics, port and waterway design. The MARIN mathematical ship models are widely considered as highly sophisticated manoeuvring models that are based on sea trials and model tests results.
MARIN's VTS simulator is designed to train personnel in handling shore-based ship radio communication services as well as using radar and communication equipment by means of a computer simulation system. The simulator consists of six stations for the instructors/ship-operators, six stations for trainees, one debriefing station and a preparation station. The stations for instructor/ ship-operators and trainees are fitted with radar and communication equipment.
Models and visualisation tools of these simulators are continuously improved and upgraded.
MARIN has an active history in the development of both Full-Mission Bridge simulators (FMB) and Vessel Traffic Service simulators (VTS), either for the training purposes at MARIN’s Nautical Centre MSCN or for delivery to its customers.
Due to the modularity of the technology, the software (Mermaid500) not only serves Full-Mission Bridge Simulators (FMB’s) but also systems of limited size, or more task specific simulators. The software is DNV approved and based on extensive and on-going research into the field of ship hydrodynamics, port and waterway design. The MARIN mathematical ship models are widely considered as highly sophisticated manoeuvring models that are based on sea trials and model tests results.
MARIN's VTS simulator is designed to train personnel in handling shore-based ship radio communication services as well as using radar and communication equipment by means of a computer simulation system. The simulator consists of six stations for the instructors/ship-operators, six stations for trainees, one debriefing station and a preparation station. The stations for instructor/ ship-operators and trainees are fitted with radar and communication equipment.
Models and visualisation tools of these simulators are continuously improved and upgraded.
Recent developments
In 2007, MARIN embarked on a challenging project to develop and install a world-class anchor-handling simulator (AHS) for Swire Pacific Offshore at the new Swire Marine Training Centre (SMTC) in Loyang, Singapore. Recently, the first phase of this project was finalized with the inauguration of the AH-simulator at SMTC.
MARIN’s Mermaid500 simulator has been extended with some typical functionality related to anchor handling, such as
o Chasing
o Non-chasing or Buoyed systems
o Towing
To this aim, a new, state-of-the-art, Mooring-Towing-Anchoring module has been developed, deck-animation under macro buttons and full DP functionality.
In 2007, MARIN embarked on a challenging project to develop and install a world-class anchor-handling simulator (AHS) for Swire Pacific Offshore at the new Swire Marine Training Centre (SMTC) in Loyang, Singapore. Recently, the first phase of this project was finalized with the inauguration of the AH-simulator at SMTC.
MARIN’s Mermaid500 simulator has been extended with some typical functionality related to anchor handling, such as
o Chasing
o Non-chasing or Buoyed systems
o Towing
To this aim, a new, state-of-the-art, Mooring-Towing-Anchoring module has been developed, deck-animation under macro buttons and full DP functionality.
Anchor-handling simulation brings some new challenges to the field of simulation and one element that sets it apart from existing nautical simulations is the need for proper wave response characteristics.
Another specific element is the importance and magnitude of external forces that come into play during the operation, along with the simulation and visualisation of a series of operation-specific components, such as deadman’s wire, tugger wire, work wire, chasers, anchors, shackles, karmoy roller, moving pins, sharkjaws, winches, cranes, and animations of personnel on deck etc.
Anchor-handling and towing functionality comes with typical features as:
• Rig control GUI’s to operatie the Rig macros
• AH control GUI to operate the Vessel macros
• Winch display, monitoring line force and length
• Winch control GUI to operate the winches pins, and karmforks
• DP failure manager, to introduce thruster, engines, rudder, PME’s / sensor failure
Both AH and towing can be installed separately as add-ons to the Mermaid500 software.
Another specific element is the importance and magnitude of external forces that come into play during the operation, along with the simulation and visualisation of a series of operation-specific components, such as deadman’s wire, tugger wire, work wire, chasers, anchors, shackles, karmoy roller, moving pins, sharkjaws, winches, cranes, and animations of personnel on deck etc.
Anchor-handling and towing functionality comes with typical features as:
• Rig control GUI’s to operatie the Rig macros
• AH control GUI to operate the Vessel macros
• Winch display, monitoring line force and length
• Winch control GUI to operate the winches pins, and karmforks
• DP failure manager, to introduce thruster, engines, rudder, PME’s / sensor failure
Both AH and towing can be installed separately as add-ons to the Mermaid500 software.
Chasing
With the Chasing functionality, one is able to train :
• Delivering anchors
• Deploying anchors
• Chasing back
• Retrieving PCP
or
• Pickup PCP
• Chascing to Anchor
• Pulling out Anchor
• Retrieving anchor
With the Chasing functionality, one is able to train :
• Delivering anchors
• Deploying anchors
• Chasing back
• Retrieving PCP
or
• Pickup PCP
• Chascing to Anchor
• Pulling out Anchor
• Retrieving anchor
Non-chasing or Buoyed system
With the Buoyed systems functionality, training of the following tasks is possible:
• Pick-up Buoy
• Connect Winch Wire to the Rig Wire
• Pull out Anchors
• Anchor on Deck
or
• Deliver anchor
• Deploy anchor
• Splash buoy
Towing on a bridle
Towing of a semi-sub can be trained in the following states:
• Pins up
• Pins down, with perimeter and bullhorns
Special Operations
Other special ways of towing that have been implemented are:
• Barge towing from sea-port
• Towing on line
• Towing on hip
• Berthing
Other special ways of towing that have been implemented are:
• Barge towing from sea-port
• Towing on line
• Towing on hip
• Berthing
Contact
For more information about MARIN’s simulator sales, its functionality and in particular about MARIN’s AH-functionality and Towing, please contact the MSG department.