Transas Hellas in collaboration with Transas Mediterranean SAS supplied AEN - Epirus Merchant Marine Academy in Greece with a radar Bridge Simulator.

The installed simulator will provide the necessary training with its capability to simulate various types of merchant ships. Among the other academies, the aforementioned simulator is the most modern and will contribute considerably in modern maritime training.

The bridge is designed with built in equipment flexibility to allow for reconfiguration between a variety of vessel types, including and the most modern vessels. Navigational equipment fitted on each bridge simulate real system interfaces, including modern ARPA/Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS communications, and the most modern of integrated navigation systems. Each element of the simulation suite can be operated independently or in integrated training scenarios involving up to four interactive navigational bridges. A comprehensive library of vessel models is available for use with area databases covering large areas of exercise, important global shipping ports and routes.

The Epirus Academy belongs to the ministry of merchant marine and is one out of eight in total academies in Greece whose purpose is to prepare the merchant marine officers accordingly by providing them constant and up to date training in maritime theory, as well as in the use of modern technologies thus paving the way for a successful career.

The studies in the academy include the attendance of theoretical courses and practical exercises in the respective workshops with the simulators’ assistance.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 March 2009 )