Feature 6 | TRAINING
Advanced simulator for Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold class
May 2010 saw the inauguration of a Polaris bridge simulator supplied by Kongsberg Maritime at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy in Bergen. Te specially developed simulator has a 240degree visual system offering highly realistic scenarios for officer training and is an exact replica of the bridge aboard the Skjold class missile craſt.
The Polaris bridge simulator at the naval academy in Bergen will train students to a uniformly high level and help save money.
a Skjold class vessel and is interfaced to real navigation equipment, also delivered by Kongsberg Maritime, including three multifunction displays including Kongsberg electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) and radar, two operator chairs, an AP 2000 adaptive autopilot, custom-made bridge consoles and a voyage data recorder (VDR) in addition to the operator panels and control systems for four gas turbines. “The Skjold simulator is one of the
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world’s most advanced simulators for realistic training of high-speed
he new simulator has a number of advanced features in its soſtware that simulate the movements of
navigation and ship handling. In the hands of the skilled personnel at the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy, it will allow for world class training,” said Kongsberg Maritime’s Vice President of simulation and training, Lars Erik Hilsen, during the official inauguration of the simulator. “Tis delivery represents a relationship
that Kongsberg Maritime is very proud of. Te Royal Norwegian Naval Academy is a highly knowledgeable and demanding client, which gives us new insight and technological inspiration. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and are certain that there are many great possibilities ahead.”
Te Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
is a University College providing bachelor’s degrees in military studies for officers in the Royal Norwegian Navy. Te programme is recognised for its combination of theory and practical exercises. Te new Skjold simulator will be used to train officers in navigation, tactical manoeuvring, decision-making and routines onboard the vessels. “Te increasing focus on safety and
reduced acceptance for mistakes at sea, make the Skjold simulator a very useful training tool,” said Captain Rune Andersen, who acts as the manager of the training centre. “Te high speed of the Skjold class vessels makes it difficult to
Warship Technology July/August 2010
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