Maritime navigation simulator GM Trainer

ARPA radarVHFtraining center

Purpose: The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) simulator reproduces a realistic shipboard and shore environment for training GMDSS operators and radio specialists. Designed for simulator-based training, competence assessment and demonstration of professional skills in accordance with STCW Code section A-IV/2 and applicable ITU/IMO requirements.

Simulator package includes:

• 1 Instructor WorkPlace (IWP)
• From 1 to 32 Student Workplaces (SWP), configurable
• Software with a set of training exercises, monitoring and recording of operator actions
• Controllers, electronic modules and network equipment required for simulator operation
• Operational documentation

The software simulates the behaviour of the following devices:

• VHF radio station with DSC VHF, SAILOR 6222
• MF/HF radio station with DSC MF/HF, SAILOR 6301
• MF/HF SAILOR 6300 MF/HF Radiotelex
• INMARSAT-C SES, EGC RX with LRIT and SSAS, SAILOR 6110
• INMARSAT FleetBroadband Sailor 250
• IRIDIUM SES LT-3100S GMDSS Satellite Communication System
• INMARSAT-B ship earth station NERA SATURN-B (optional)
• INMARSAT-FLEET 77 ship earth station NERA – F77 (optional)
• Two-band receiver NAVTEX NX-700A/B, FURUNO
• Sailor TR733 2182 kHz Watch Receiver
• COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB Tron 60GPS, Jotron
• SART Tron SART 20, Jotron
• AIS SART TRON AIS SART
• AIS Transponder SI-70A
• Two-way VHF radiostation Tron TR 30 GMDSS and Maritime VHF Radio
• VHF radio for two-way communication between vessel and aircraft, Tron TR 30 AIR, Jotron
• McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB
• PLB AIS McMurdo S20
• GMDSS Alarm Panel Sailor AP 6103
• Radio direction finder RT-500-M (Marine)
• Power Switchboard Sailor BP4680
• Battery Charger
• Virtual Printer
• PPI of Radar/ARPA Module JMA 5300
• GPS (GLONASS) Receiver GP-170

Instructor WorkPlace (IWP): The IWP software enables instructors to conduct practical GMDSS training, configure student equipment, alter radio conditions, inject interference, and monitor and record student communications and actions.
Includes:

• Instructor display
• Radiotelephone handset with PTT
• Software-based shore station simulator
• Printer

Student WorkPlace (SWP): The SWP is implemented as a software shell emulating GMDSS radio equipment. Calls and service data are output to a virtual printer. SWP provides realistic control panels and is available in a standard configuration (hardware console with built-in panels) or a compact PC-based version.

Regulations:

• STCW Convention: Chapter IV
• STCW Code: Section A-I/12; Section B-I/12; Section A-IV/2
• IMO Model Course 1.25 "GMDSS General Operator's Certificate"

Technical specifications:

• Product name: GMDSS Simulator GM Trainer
• Manufacturer / Brand: STORM SIM
• Includes: 1 Instructor WorkPlace and configurable 1–32 Student WorkPlaces
• Software: training exercises, monitoring and recording of operator actions
• Hardware: controllers, electronic modules, network equipment as required
• Simulates a comprehensive set of shipborne and satellite GMDSS equipment (see device list)
• Instructor tools: equipment reconfiguration, interference simulation, communications monitoring
• Student interfaces: virtual printer and realistic control panels; available as hardware-console or PC-based versions
• Compliance: STCW Code section A-IV/2 and relevant ITU/IMO requirements