Ship Simulator/ Bridge Team
Program Director: TBD
Training Times: TBD
Training Times: TBD
Bridge Team
Learn the basics about how to safely navigate a ship as part of a Bridge Team.
You will act as the Helmsman steering the ship, the Throttleman controlling the engines and the Officer of the Watch giving the orders to safely navigate the ship.
You will act as the Helmsman steering the ship, the Throttleman controlling the engines and the Officer of the Watch giving the orders to safely navigate the ship.
Resources
Important DocumentsConning, Helm & Engine Orders
Download the sheet below to review the orders used to maneuver a ship and prepare to act as a member of our bridge team on our virtual Ship.
Collision RegulationsThe International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are published by the International Maritime Organization, and set out, among other things, the "rules of the road" or navigation rules to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea to prevent collisions between two or more vessels.
Canadian Aids to Navigation SystemThe Canadian Aids to Navigation System is published by the Canadian Coast Guard, and set out, among other things, the "street signs" or navigational aids to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea to help ensure a safe voyage.
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Online Tools for NavigatorsEnvironment Canada Marine Forecasts and WarningsAny time you head out on the water it is imperative you have the most up to date marine forecast.
Automatic Identification SystemThe Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites.
BlooSeeBlooSee is an internet platform for everything ocean related. It offers free online and mobile services for sailors, boaters, divers, surfers, ocean conservation, wind/kite sports, fishing, and anything else that has to do with the sea. BlooSee uses geographic data to organize and source information from trusted institutions and a growing community of ocean loving individuals. BlooSee members can access nautical charts, wind forecasts, routes, crowd sourced information with the best ocean images and videos, a boat database, ocean focused groups and organizations, and a simple to use mapping system integrated with amazing tools dedicated to ocean content.
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Ship Specifications
Hamilton Class CutterThe Hamilton class cutter was the largest class of vessel in the United States Coast Guard until replaced by the National Security Cutter, aside from the Polar Ice Breakers. The cutters are called "Hamilton class" after their lead ship, or "Secretary class" because they are named after Secretaries of the Treasury. Click on the image of the cutter to find the specifications.
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Marine Protector Class Patrol BoatThe Marine Protector class is a class of coastal patrol boats of the United States Coast Guard. The 87-foot-long vessels are based on the Stan 2600 design by Damen Group, and were built by Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana. Each boat is named after a marine predator. Click on the image of the patrol boat to find the specifications.
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Odds and Ends
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Ship Handling in Tight QuartersThis video shows the expert ship handling of HMS EXPLOIT at the Penarth Marina in Wales. You will learn some of these techniques on the Bridge Team.
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