1. ISRAEL MARITIME ACADEMY.
Proposed Transas FMSS System – What it is and What it can be used for?

2. Israel Maritime Academy – proposed Simulator’s Layout
Complex consist of*:
Instructor Station
ARPA/ECDIS Class for 6 Trainees
Full-Mission bridge with 8 visual channels
Debriefing room for 6 Trainees
* - for full specification refer to the Technical Offer document

3. IMA – Instructor Room
Instructor Room and Debriefing Room includes:
Ergonomic Furniture
FMSS Control Software running on PC with two monitors
Communication equipment – VHF radio
Communication equipment GMDSS Instructor Station (option)
Debriefing allows for 6 Trainee theoretical study and Briefing/Debriefing sessions

4. IMA – ARPA/ECDIS Class
ARPA/ECDIS Class consist of:
Ergonomic furniture for 6 trainee workplaces
Two PCs and Monitors, one to run ECDIS or ARPA and second to run Conning display and Visualization
VHF Radio

5. IMA – FMSS Bridge
FMSS Bridge consist of:
ARPA Console
Conning Console and Ship Controls
ECDIS Console
8 Visual Channels
Chart Table with Navaids
VHF Radio
GMDSS Workplace (optional)

6. IMA – General
Transas and its Local Representative Alhoutyam Ltd. Ready to supply the system as following:
Turn-key solution – Design, Construction and Installation of all related Simulation System components, including power supply, LAN, Air Conditioning and the Simulator itself – details to be discussed and agreed with IMA
Training for Maintenance Personnel and Instructors
Development of Israeli Ports Visual Databases (option)
Post-sales Maintenance

7. RECOGNISED QUALITY Transas simulators:
Cover all the essential areas of maritime training in full compliance with STCW '95 requirements
Designed to solve a great variety of customer's training tasks with maximum efficiency
Approved by DNV, MCA, France Telecom, Industry Canada, Russian Register of shipping; courses acknowledged by US Coast Guard

8. FULLY UPGRADEABLE SOLUTIONS NETWORKED CLASSES
Designed for interactive group exercises under Instructor supervision, applicable to variety of specialist training and certification tasks

9. FULL-MISSION SIMULATOR
FULLY UPGRADEABLE SOLUTIONS
FULL-MISSION SIMULATOR
For final training and certification, including BTM courses
Combination of high-level software, dedicated hardware and real bridge instrumentation
All other types of Transas simulators can be interconnected

10. ECDIS TRAINING
Based on real, type-approved Transas Navi-Sailor ECDIS system
Includes worldwide collection of TX-97 vector charts from Transas
Advanced integrated information services: Radar overlay, AIS interface, weather forecasts, NAVTEX data, built-in databases on tides and currents
Courses can be easily adapted to suit the needs of a particular type of customer vessels

11. ARPA/RADAR TRAINING
Simulated radars include Furuno, Kelvin Hughes, BridgeMaster and BridgeMaster-E
Real ARPA/radar units can be incorporated using Transas Radar Imitator Board
Full ARPA functionality in the simulation mode with the capability to track up to 60 targets
Real ARPA keyboard can be connected
Trial Manoeuvre operation mode

12. Automatic Identification System Training
Compliance with the requirements of STW 34/9/4 IMO Resolution UAIS transponder system McMurdo/Transas MT-1 is simulated
OWN SHIP BRIDGE EQUIPMENT:
T-102 VDU imitator (call-up page in the Navaids Task)
ECDIS with complete AIS functionality
Radar/ARPA with complete AIS functionality
NTPRO INSTRUCTOR CAN:
Equip any ship, helicopter and VTS station with transponder
Use built-in database taken from ITU-R M standard
Send safety messages from any traffic ship
Auto save AIS messages in Event list
Real T-102 VDU unit is available as an option (via a COM-port)

13. Ship Security Alert System Training
Compliance with the requirements of new SOLAS amendments and ISPS-2002 Code
Own ship Bridge equipment:
Satamatics SAT-101 imitator (call-up page in the Navaids Task) Satamatics SAT-101 supports the following modes:
Switching on/off;
Stand-by;
Alert mode;
Test mode;
Alert reset;
Instructor station:
Alert indication is provided within the Instructor station
1. Connection of the HW SSAS alert buttons (via UHI) is available as an option
2. In order to provide more complex training integration between NTPro and Transas “Fleet View” (simulator mode) is required

14. TUG OPERATOR TRAINING
Unique tug-barge operations based on highly realistic models
Several simulated tug models readily available
Full range of ship assistance operations, including mooring and docking
Real customer's ship controls can be simulated

15. PILOT TRAINING
Facilities for combined training with tugboat masters and VTS operators
Realistic ship manouevring in heavy weather conditions, shallow water, narrow channels and in a lock
Specialist training tasks including docking/undocking with or without mooring lines and tugs, anchoring
Extensive database of simulated ship models and controls to work with

16. SAR Operations Training (Optional)
To enable simulator search and rescue operations training as per the requirements of MERSAR and IAMSAR international conventions, the simulator has been supplemented with:
New search and rescue objects with appropriate visual and radar presentations;
New search and rescue functionalities;
Giving signals in accordance with the International Code of Signals by using flags, flashing lights (with appropriate visual effects) and sound signals;
Giving distress signals and appropriate visual effects;
New functionality of the previously available simulator software and hardware modules.

17. FISHING VESSEL OPERATOR TRAINING (Optional)
Several fishery ship models
Simulation of pelagic trawling, purse seining and long-lining
Simulated fish-finding tools, such as sonar and echo sounder
Simulated specialist equipment, including fishing gear, deck machinery and deck machinery controls
3D underwater visualisation, display of fish shoals, layers and pinnacles
Familiarisation with manual electronic chart editing, including creation of fishing net charts

18. OSV OPERATOR TRAINING (Optional)
Designed to carry out specialist training including holding position and course, manouvering in various sea and weather conditions, anchor handling
Oil spill response and rescue operations training
Incorporation of customer-defined exercise areas and customer's ship controls

19. DPS Operator Training (Optional)
Compliance with the requirements of Dynamic Positioning Operator Training, 2nd edition, Nautical Institute, London
NTPRO uses real Beier IVCS 2002 (Class 2) DPS system and OSV 1 DP ship model
Own ship Bridge equipment:
Master DPS CPU with Master PLC and Ethernet BUS
Hot reserve CPU with Hot reserve PLC and Ethernet BUS
Main and Portable Control DHW panels
The following DPS Controls Mode and Functions are available:
Joystick modes with manual or automatic heading control;
DP modes with manual heading, automatic heading or split axis manual/automatic control;
Autopilot mode with FFU steering knob for direct rudder control;
Track Control modes for low and high speeds with automatic or manual course holding and following the route (track) described by a set of waypoints;
Variable center of rotation;
Automatic wind compensation.

20. NAVAL SIMULATION (Optional)
Based on the latest software and modeling technologies
Specifically adapted for the needs of naval vessel operations, including training in solving tactical and strategic tasks
Ready naval ship models from the Transas Library
New models can be designed upon request
Can incorporate real equipment and warfare used on customer's vessels

21. Crew complex training (Bridge and ECR)
Joint training with ERS 4000 simulator.
Imitation of the propulsion plant is made in ERS simulator, whereas control of the propulsion plant is exercised from the bridge (of NTPRO 4000 simulator);
2 6-DoF ships models used for joint training of Bridge and ECR teams
Capabilities for joint training via Internet
New Conning display pages
Conning “Control” page for 2-stroke diesel
Conning “Control” page for 4-stroke diesel
A switch for passing control from the Bridge to the ECR (and back)
Different alarm indicators
Control buttons

22. Special exercise objects for tug and mooring operations
Floating fender
The mathematical model of floating Yokohama fender ( Size 3000 X 7500)
Can be attached to any vessel by towing line
Simulates the elastic forces
Laser docking system
Measures distance from the wall to the ship in the process of mooring
Consists of two laser measuring sensors and a digital tableau
The digital tableau displaying the following information:
Speed range (red indicator if the speed is higher than 15 cm/s, yellow – from 15 to 8 cm/s, green – less than 8 cm/s);
Ship motion direction (R – ship approaching the wall, E – moving from the wall);
Ship speed, cm\s (2- position digital indicator).
Towing bridle
A special type of towing gear, with 2 connections to towing object

23. INSTRUCTOR STATION User-adjustable configuration
All tools for exercise preparation, editing and debriefing
Group exercises can be conducted with individual settings made for each workstation
On-line interaction with Trainee workstations, dynamic changing of exercise conditions
Exercise statistics for performance assessment

24. Transas Evaluation and Assessment System (TEAS) (Optional)
Operating advantages:
Automatic assessment in the course of an exercise with a capability to correct any assessment rule at any moment of time (On-line mode)
Capability to automatically supply the trainees with prompt information on their errors and to give them advice in a form pre-programmed by the instructor
The revised STCW Convention makes certain simulator training recommended and other mandatory. It states the importance of evaluation and assessment.
Formation of a Training Report with an automatic correction of the result to take into account the penalty weights, its printing out and saving in Microsoft Excel format (Off-line mode)
Unlimited capabilities with regard to the statistic research of training results owing to the accumulating collection of reports in Microsoft Excel format
Capability, built into the "NTPRO (Virtual Bridge) + TEAS" set, to use it in the Internet Computer Based Training (CBT).

25. MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Accurate realistic mathematical models of a wide selection of ships
Transas models are internationally recognised for top quality and application flexibility
Model components include ship's controlled motion, ship gear and systems, environmental and other interaction effects, including combinations of several vessels

26. EXERCISE AREA MODELS
Impressive library of simulated models in Transas collection
New areas can be developed based on customer's requirements
Electronic chart, radar and visual presentation for each simulated area

27. MODEL WIZARD (Optional)
Ensures prompt automatic construction of 3D surfaces, submerged terrain and aids to navigation for a selected area
Models can be created for any area in the world
Automatic generation of the optimum presentation logic
No 3D modeling skills are required by the operator

28. SIMULATOR HARDWARE
Indispensable for 'hands-on' full mission shiphandling and Bridge Team exercises
Transas, customer's or third-party equipment can be connected to the simulator
On-screen controls replicating or simulating real ship control equipment
Actual customer's controls can be simulated upon request

29. INTERFACING WITH ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR
Single interactive training environment for deck and engine room officers
Training of emergency situations
Advanced equipment familiarisation due to the increasing level of automation onboard modern ships

30. VTS OPERATOR STATION (Optional)
INTERFACING WITH
VTS OPERATOR STATION (Optional)
Realistic simulation of communication and cooperation with land-based VTS center
Berthing, mooring and docking under guidance of VTS operator
Extensive library of simulated port areas

31. OIL SPILL RESPONSE SIMULATOR (Optional)
INTERFACING WITH
OIL SPILL RESPONSE SIMULATOR (Optional)
Participation in combined training and drills of seagoing resources and shore-based response center
Realistic oil spill model incorporated into exercise
Interactive exercise parameters for both types of simulators
Local Area Maps and individual response resource databases are available
Real- and fast-type review of the exercise course for debriefing and analysis of the simulated response