Wärtsilä GMDSS simulator

Experience true-to-life maritime communication training with Wärtsilä’s realistic GMDSS simulation platform

An accurate simulation of actual GMDSS equipment

The Wärtsilä GMDSS Simulator accurately imitates actual ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications using highly realistic simulated terrestrial and satellite communication systems.

Trainees can familiarise themselves with the proper operation of various GMDSS equipment, for both distress and general communication, as the software emulates recognised GMDSS equipment from manufacturers such as S.P. Radio, Thrane&Thrane and others.

By providing a precise replication of GMDSS equipment, the simulator allows us to train and assess maritime professionals for GOC and ROC certification, while also supporting Search and Rescue (SAR) procedures and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operator training.

Instructors have the capability to:

Run and control the prepared scenarios
- Operate in telephone, telex and DSC modes performing functions of a coast telex or phone subscriber, coast radio station and RCC operator
- Monitor any active trainee workstation screen
- Enter different interference on the selected frequencies
Simulate MF/HF/VHF communication in DSC and telephony as well as satellite communication between workplaces (ships) and with coast radio stations for any shipping area
Simulate maritime safety information transmission via SafetyNET, NAVTEX and HF NBDP services.
Train in radio wave propagation using a radio ether model, which accounts for the frequency range, time of day and distance between stations
Conduct Search and Rescue operations using radar for detecting SART marks allows for prompt change of the ship’s course and speed
Option to change from a networked operation to single-user mode to enable self-education in Demo, Test and Exam modes
Record and playback radiotelephone communication
Conduct joint operation with a navigational simulator

Key features

Simulation of a full set of SAILOR 6000 equipment
Four different types of GMDSS radio equipment, manufactured by S.P.Radio/ Thrane&Thrane: SAILOR 6000, SAILOR 5000, SAILOR System 4000 and SAILOR Compact 2000. In addition, the VHF&DSC FURUNO FM-8800S is included
Electronic charts display coast station bases, GMDSS sea areas, SAR areas, and rough estimates of the radio waves propagation in the selected frequency band
Jotron AIS SART as per IMO Resolution MSC. 256 (84) as an alternative to 9 GHz SART (from January 1st, 2010)
Simulation of Inmarsat Fleet77, Inmarsat FBB, AIS Class A and Glonass/GPS receiver

Each trainee workplace can be supplemented with a Wärtsilä compact console, including the real control panels of SAILOR Program 6000 units.

GMDSS simulator configuration

Standalone mode for self-education
Network mode for individual and joint training of fleet operators, including expert assessment and competency following the STCW 2010 Code. Up to three instructor workplaces and up to 16 fully interactive trainee workplaces
VTS operator training. The simulator can include up to 10 VTMS communication operator workplaces intended to train coastal VTMS operators
Mobile GMDSS Simulators for Long Range Certificate Examination and local on-site examinations at various radio schools. The networked simulator (one instructor and two trainee stations) is connected via a wireless LAN and designed to be carried in rugged suitcases to allow easy travelling and quick on-site setup

Compliance

Covers the essential areas of maritime training:

It is in full compliance with STCW 2010 and IMO Model Course 1.25
Holds type approval certification from MCA-UK/AMERC
Is certified by Class NK as a “Class A” Radio Communication Simulator

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