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C-BridgeSim-brochure-v02.0_EN

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C-BridgeSim Overview
C-BridgeSim is a comprehensive training solution for Ship Bridge operators, developed in compliance with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and certified by RINA. It is designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of trainees through innovative methodologies and cutting-edge technologies.

Key Features
  • Modular Architecture: The simulator features a flexible design that allows for future expansions, including new student stations and training modules.
  • Realistic Training Environment: Equipped with ship-like instrumentation and consoles, the simulator provides an immersive training experience.
  • Complex Scenario Simulation: Trainees can engage in realistic operational scenarios, including emergencies like engine malfunctions and fires, using immersive technologies.
  • Geographic and Vessel Database: The simulator includes a comprehensive database of geographic areas and vessel models, allowing for customizable training exercises.

Technological Integration
  • Visualization System: Utilizes Ultra HD resolution screens for immersive environments, with customizable fields of view and professional sound systems.
  • Radar ARPA: Provides high-fidelity radar simulation for integrated team training and stand-alone courses, supporting various training scenarios.
  • ECDIS: Integrated with the EGLOBE G2 ECDIS system, compliant with international maritime standards, offering functionalities like route planning and chart management.
  • Navigation Aids: Includes AIS, DGPS, Echo-Sounder, and SpeedLog simulators for comprehensive situational awareness and decision-making training.
  • GMDSS Simulator: Offers full support for maritime communication systems, simulating ship-to-ship, shore-to-ship, and ship-to-shore interactions.

Research and Development
The simulator is developed in collaboration with the University of Calabria and other global universities, integrating the latest advancements in virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence to continuously improve training methodologies.

Overview of C-BridgeSim: C-BridgeSim is a scalable and flexible maritime training simulator that supports the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). It is designed to meet various training needs, from desktop setups to full mission ship bridge simulators, and is interoperable with existing solutions through IEEE 1516 HLA standards.

Configurations: The simulator can be configured for desktop use with three standard setups or as a full mission simulator with configurations of 3, 5, 7, or 9 consoles. It offers modularity in ship models, training scenarios, and instrumentation, providing a realistic onboard experience even in basic setups.

Instructor's Workstation: The workstation provides comprehensive tools for managing training activities and monitoring performance. It allows customization of ship systems, control of multiple simulators, and supports team training. The user interface is designed for intuitive interaction, enabling rapid setup and decision-making.

Functionalities: Key functionalities include manual repositioning of ships, waypoint management, control of up to 100 moving targets, radar and AIS management, simulation of alarms and failures, and full control over the simulation lifecycle. It also supports exercise creation, execution, and debriefing, with features like exercise recording and interactive maps.

After Sale and Life Cycle Support: CAL-TEK offers comprehensive support and maintenance throughout the product lifecycle, including software updates, technical support, extended warranties, and training for instructors. Customized maintenance plans are available to meet specific customer needs.

Contact Information: For sales inquiries, contact [email protected], and for support, contact [email protected]. Phone: +39 0984 494891.
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C-BridgeSim Seamless augment your Skills & Capabilities

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C-Bridge Sim Seamlessly Augment your Skills & Capabilities C-BridgeSim is our leading solution for Ship Bridge operators’ training developed according to STCW and certified by RINA. As spin off Company from a top level Research Institution, the University of Calabria, we are able to think differently providing both disruptive and incremental innovation and that’s the spirit of our Ship Bridge Simulator. Our mission is to invest in values and create innovation side by side with our customers. "Seamlessly Augment your Skills and Capabilities trough the integration of innovative methodologies and...

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Seamlessly Augment Trainees Skills & Capabilities An advanced training experience based on STCW requirements Our Ship Bridge Simulator is RINA-certified as compliant with the current Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). It meets the requirements for navigation training, watchkeeping, radar with ARPA functions, ECDIS and radio communications. C-BridgeSim feauteres a modular and flexible architecture, allowing for future expansions such as the addition of new student stations, training modules, and custom scenarios. The Instructor workstation...

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The Ship Bridge Simulator is equipped with all the instrumentation tipically found on real ships, ensuring effective and realistic training for trainees. All equipment, consoles and workstations are installed, mounted and arranged in a ship-like manner. The system is characterized by a modular and flexible architecture, allowing for easy integration of additional student stations and new training scenarios, 4 supporting future expansion and customization.

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Simulating Complex Scenarios Real-world complexity replicated in training environments Full Picture and beyond ü Use the simulator to undertake intelligent evaluations of operational scenarios. ü Maintain a comprehensive situational overview, assessing current conditions and associated risks. ü Estimate potential risks related to the evolving dynamics of the scenario. ü Operate easily and in a coordinate way with other participants involved in the simulation through cooperative training environments. ü Define the appropriate actions to undertake considering also the procedural aspects in a dynamic...

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Multiple Training Exercise Areas The Ship Bridge Simulator is equipped with a full database of geographic exercise areas, covering major international ports, inland waterways and rivers, and coastal regions. Each geographic area is reconstructed with accurate topography, buoys, lights, harbors and other navigational elements. The simulation environment also reflects realtime water levels and floating objects, incorporating the effects of tides and other natural variables. The Instructor can easily create and manage multiple exercises (even for multiple workstations at the same time), customizing...

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Strong cooperation with worldwide Universities The C-BridgeSim has been developed in cooperation with University of Calabria (where CAL-TEK is a spin off Company) and in cooperation with other worldwide Universities. With more than 200 scientific articles published on International Journals and International Conferences, our team brings the results of Research & Development activities within the Ship Bridge Simulator providing our Customers with innovative solutions. Our company continuously works to advance the State of the Art in the training domain by integrating, as part of the Ship Bridge...

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Bringing Reality Into Simulation Real controls units and validated 6DOF mathematical models The Steering Console includes control units for different types of ships such as: traiditional main engine, FPP/CPP, tunnel thrusters, azimutal thrusters, etc. The simulation of own ship and target ships is based on a mathematical model with 6 Degrees of Freedom (6-DOF). Control units are supplied by KWANT CONTROLS, a trusted manufacturer of maritime control systems since 1937, with over 60000 units installed worldwide.

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A Visualization System based on Ultra HD resolution Immersive Environments, up to 360° The Visualization System of the C-BridgeSim is composed by LED TV screens, with 4K Ultra HD resolution. The number of TV LED and the field of view can fully customized according to each customer’s requirements, ensuring optimal coverage and immersion. A Professional sound system based on 5.1 or 7.1 surrounding system provides the trainees with the sensation of experience the real ship bridge sounds. The exercise areas are based on detailed 3D databases with a high-resolution true-color texturing that are displayed...

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Integrated Team Training and Stand-alone Training Capabilities The Radar ARPA console is equipped with a high-fidelity radar simulator, designed to deliver comprehensive training in compliance with STCW standards. It supports both integrated team training within the full bridge simulator and stand-alone operation for dedicated Radar/ARPA courses, using a specialized software module in combination with the Instructor Workstation. ■ Masking of ships and coastlines (shadow effect) ■ Target acquisition & tracking ■ Collision avoidance alarms ■ TCPA from 10 to 99 minutes ■ AIS data integration and...

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A Real ECDIS integrated in the Ship Bridge Simulator The ECDIS console is equipped with the EGLOBE G2 ECDIS system already certified by DNV and fully compliant with international maritime standards. System compiance ■ IHO: S-63 edition 1.2, S-52 edition 6.1.1 (IHO Presentation Library version ■ IMO: SOLAS 74 as amended, Regulations V/18, V/19 & X/3, IMO Res. A.694(17), IMO Res. MSC.191(79), IMO Res. MSC.232(82), IMO Res. MSC.302(87) ■ Ship motion data (COG, SOG, HDG, ■ Chart data display ■ Mode and orientation management ■ Possibility to load multiple types of charts (e.g. S57. S63, etc.) ■ Alerts...

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The AIS simulator is designed to manage AIS messages and is capable of receiving external transmissions — whether generated by other simulated ships or by the instructor. Trainees can manually input and manage own ship data, including destination, ship type, port of departure, navigational status and other voyage-related parameters. In addition, the simulator supports the handling of dynamic AIS data and the reception and display of information about target vessels, allowing for comprehensive situational awareness and decision-making training. The AIS simulator is fully integrated with both the...

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