The ARI SMS is a turnkey solution for navigation simulation, incorporating all software, hardware and accessories required to simulate an accurate and realistic bridge environment. It simulates total shipboard bridge operations including the capability for maneuvering in restricted water ways. The ARI SMS is capable of upto 360°of horizontal visualization.

The Integrated Bridge Environment consists of:

1. Radar I and Radar II.

2. Steering-stand console with rudder controls and

    autopilot.

3. Chart table with navigational set/Chart Pilot.

4. Overhead panel with indicators on the bridge ceiling.

5. Communication console I and alarm/ communication-

    console II.

6. Console with control panel for remote control of the main engine, auxiliary machinery and other supporting

    systems of the ship engine.

7. Conventional control facilities for main-engine and thrusters.

8. Control panel for anchor handling/ navigational lights control/ sound signal control .

The Navigation Software includes Instructor station, Radar/ARPA, ECDIS, Conning Display, Own Ship controls, and Navigation Aids (GPS, Doppler, Echo Sounder, Course Recorder, Weather Indicators, Mooring/Anchoring Panel etc.)
The ARI SMS can be used as a stand-alone bridge, interactive multi-bridges (which may consist of various components of the ARI Navigation Part Task Trainer), or coupled to an Engine Simulator in numerous configurations depending on the training objectives of the client. Various real shipboard equipment may be interfaced into the simulator instead of simulated equipment.

STCW '95

The ARI SMS can be used to demonstrate the following STCW-95 competency requirements:
1.   Table A-II/1.1 Plan and conduct a passage and determine position.
2.   Table A-II/1.2 Maintain a safe navigational watch.
3.   Table A-II/1.3 Use of Radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation.
4.   Table A-II/1.4 Respond to emergencies.
5.   Table A-II/1.5 Respond to a distress signal at sea.
6.   Table A-II/1.8 Maneuver the ship.
7.   Table A-II/2.1 Plan a voyage and conduct navigation.
8.   Table A-II/2.2 Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means.
9.   Table A-II/2.3 Detarmine and allow for compass errors.
10. Table A-II/2.4 Co-ordinate search and rescue operations.
11. Table A-II/2.5 Establish watch-keeping arrangements and procedures.
12. Table A-II/2.6 Maintain safe navigation through the use of radar and ARPA and modern navigation systems to assist command making decisions.
13. Table A-II/2.9 Maneuver and handle a ship in all conditions.

Components and Features

• RADAR/ARPA.

• Navigation Aids (GPS, Doppler, Echo Sounder, Course recorder, Weather Indicator etc.).

• Alarms Panel.

• Communications Panel.

• Mooring and Anchoring panel.

• Steering.

• Auto Pilot (Adaptive/Normal).

• Conning Display.

• Own Ship controls.

• Math models.

• Administrator/Instructor module.

• Visualization Resources (ships, sailing areas etc.).

• Exercises.

Trainee Workspace

1. Own ship mathematical models in 6 degrees of freedom.

2. Environment effects like wind, current, waves, etc.

3. Visual effects and extreme realism.

4. Sounds, Lights, Signals.

• Own ships.
• Target (traffic) ships.


• Environment effects.


• Visibility conditions: clear, precipitation, haze, fog with intensities.
• Visual bearing possible with accuracy.
• Cultural objects.
• Light conditions: day/night, dawn/dusk with seamless transitions.

• Display of vessel
• Navigational/ Buoy / Lighthouse lights.
• Sky: Day/Night sky.
• Shore features such as mountains, etc. rendered using advanced polygon technology for realistic effects.
• Dock signal and Lock lights.
• Berths with mooring bollards.
• Tug lines.
• Sea platforms.

• Moving objects.

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